The Public Recreation District is designed to accommodate general public recreation activities, both indoor and outdoor, active and passive. Only properties, lots and/or parcels under the ownership of public entities, such as the City of Norton, County of Summit, or the State of Ohio, shall be allowed this classification.

(Ord. 105-1992. Passed 5-10-93.)

   Permitted uses in a Public Recreation District are:

   (a)   Birdwatching and wildlife observation.

   (b)   Boating.

   (c)   Fishing.

   (d)   Hiking, biking and/or equine trails.

   (e)   Interpretive centers, education centers, meeting facilities and similar facilities without overnight accommodations.

   (f)   Parks.

   (g)   Playfields, playgrounds and tot lots.

   (h)   Picnic areas.

   (i)   Swimming pools.

   (j)   Tennis courts, golf courses, football fields and similar athletic sports facilities.

   (k)   Wildlife sanctuaries.

(Ord. 105-1992. Passed 5-10-93.)

   The following uses require special exception use permits in the Public Recreation District:

   (a)   Refreshment stands.

   (b)   Restaurants.

   (c)   Lodges or hotels offering overnight accommodations.

   (d)   Campgrounds.

(Ord. 105-1992. Passed 5-10-93.)

   Area requirements on the Public Recreation District are as follows:

   (a)   Minimum Lot Area. Zero.

   (b)   Minimum Lot Width. Zero.

   (c)   Minimum Lot Depth. Zero.

   (d)   Maximum Lot Coverage by Structures. Ten percent of the total lot area.

(Ord. 105-1992. Passed 5-10-93.)