Mussey Township City Zoning Code
RC RECREATION
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
§ 153.120 INTENT.
The Recreation Conservation District is intended to provide for recreational uses within the township. It is further the intent of these Districts that any use, improvement or development of these lands should be designed to safeguard, preserve and protect the natural features present on the site to include woodlands and wetlands, and ensure compatibility with adjacent uses.
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000)
§ 153.121 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES.
(A) Unless otherwise permitted in this chapter, no building shall be erected and no building or land shall be used in the RC Recreation Conservation Districts except for one or more of the following:
(1) Public and private parks, but excluding motorized off-road vehicles of all types;
(2) Public buildings, excluding any outdoor storage yard;
(3) Nature preserves;
(4) Farms; petting farms; educational farms; and
(5) A single, residential dwelling only for the owner, operator or caretaker of one of the above permitted uses.
(B) Uses similar to the principal permitted uses listed above may be permitted by the Planning Commission based upon findings of fact.
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000) Penalty, see § 153.999
§ 153.122 SPECIAL LAND USES.
The following special land uses shall be permitted only after review and approval by the Planning Commission, subject to the requirements and standards of §§ 153.205 through 153.244 and the submission of a site plan conforming with the requirements of § 153.180:
(A) Campgrounds (§ 153.214);
(B) Equestrian stables and riding academies (§ 153.236);
(C) Shooting ranges, gun clubs and large-scale gaming preserves (§ 153.214);
(D) Golf courses (§ 153.211);
(E) Public buildings or uses with outdoor storage yards (§ 153.227);
(F) Utility and public service facilities (§ 153.221); and
(G) Wireless communication facilities (§ 153.230).
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000) Penalty, see § 153.999
§ 153.123 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES.
Accessory buildings, structures and uses shall be permitted in accordance with § 153.168.
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000)
§ 153.124 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.
(A) Buildings or outdoor use areas for any animals, storage, vehicular parking or maintenance equipment shall be setback at least 100 feet from all property lines.
(B) All uses in this District require site plan review and approval. Site plans shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of § 153.180 and shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission prior to issuance of a building permit.
(C) See § 153.169 regulating the screening of off-street parking areas for nonresidential uses permitted in the RC Districts. All off-street parking shall be arranged so as to minimize any impact on adjacent residential properties.
(D) See §§ 153.165 through 153.191, General Regulations, regarding general requirements, which may relate to uses permitted in the District.
(E) Except where otherwise regulated in this subchapter, refer to § 153.150, Schedule of District Regulations, limiting the height and bulk of buildings, the minimum size of lot by permitted land use, the maximum density permitted providing minimum yard setback requirements and development options.
(F) No required front yard space in any RC District shall be used for the storage or parking of vehicles or any other materials or equipment.
(G) The storing or parking of machinery, equipment, vehicles or other materials is prohibited in any open areas.
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000) Penalty, see § 153.999