Lawrence City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VIII
Recreational Structures
§ 212-53 (Reserved) [1]
§ 212-54 Effect on area requirements.
[Amended 1-8-1997 by L.L. No. 1-1997]
For the purpose of computing the required yards and the distance from the lines of the lot, the recreational structures referred to in this article shall not be included, except as hereinafter set forth.
§ 212-55 Location.
[Amended 9-13-1995 by L.L. No. 10-1995; amended 11-13-2025 by L.L. No. 12-2025]
A.
No recreational structure shall be constructed in a front yard.
B.
No recreational structure shall be constructed less than 20 feet from any side or rear property line. In the case of a residential/commercial pickleball court, the structure shall be constructed a minimum of 30 feet from any side or rear property line.
C.
In the case of a corner lot, a recreational structure may not be nearer to the street line of the street on which the lot has the greater frontage than the front building line established for that street.
§ 212-56 Fence requirements. [1]
[Amended 11-13-2025 by L.L. No. 12-2025]
A.
No fence accessory to a recreational structure shall exceed 10 feet in height.
B.
All residential/commercial pickleball court installations must be accompanied by a stone/brick wall or comparable sound deadening barrier to maintain noise levels at a maximum of 50 dBA at the property line. Said barrier shall be accompanied by a letter from acoustical professional.
§ 212-57 Illumination.
[Amended 9-13-1995 by L.L. No. 10-1995; 9-13-2004 by L.L. No. 9-2004]
Installation of exterior floodlights and other means of illumination shall not be permitted as accessory to a recreational structure, unless that lighting is placed no fewer than 150 feet from the nearest neighboring dwelling, is no higher than 25 feet and is directed toward the recreational structure only and away from neighboring dwellings. No such lighting shall be illuminated later than 10:00 p.m.
§ 212-58 Hours of operation.
No recreational structure shall be used after 10:00 p.m.