The Parks and Open Spaces District (POS) is composed of several areas used as public parks, public recreation facilities, and open spaces. The regulations for this district are designed to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the town, to promote the public health of residents, and to provide public recreation facilities.

(Code 1989, § 24-51; Ord. eff. 6-5-1962; Ord. of 3-24-1997; Amd. of 7-14-1997)

The following uses shall be permitted, subject to all other requirements of this chapter, as a matter of right in the Parks and Open Spaces District (POS):

(1)

Open undeveloped spaces.

(2)

Publicly-owned parks and recreational facilities.

(Code 1989, § 24-52; Ord. eff. 6-5-1962; Ord. of 3-24-1997; Amd. of 7-14-1997)

The following uses shall be permitted in the Parks and Open Spaces District (POS) subject to all other requirements of this chapter only upon the obtaining of a special use permit from the town council:

(1)

Public or private fair or carnival facilities operated for or by a charity or nonprofit organization.

(2)

Private recreational facilities.

(3)

Wireless communication facilities.

(Code 1989, § 24-53; Ord. eff. 6-5-1962; Ord. of 3-24-1997; Amd. of 7-14-1997; Ord. of 7-26-2018, § 24-53)

The following setback regulations shall apply in the Parks and Open Spaces District (POS):

(1)

Buildings shall be located 35 feet or more any street right-of-way.

(2)

Accessory buildings shall be located 35 feet or more from any street right-of-way.

(3)

Wireless communication facilities (WCFs), upon the obtaining of a special use permit from the town council, shall have a minimum setback from the property line equal to 110 percent of the engineered fall zone of the support structure or tower.

(Code 1989, § 24-54; Ord. eff. 6-5-1962; Ord. of 3-24-1997; Amd. of 7-14-1997; Ord. of 7-26-2018, § 24-54)

Buildings in the Parks and Open Spaces District (POS) may be erected up to 2 ½ stories and 35 feet in height. WCFs, upon the obtaining of a special use permit from the town council, shall be exempt from the height regulations contained herein, subject to regulations which may be imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration and approval of the town council.

(Code 1989, § 24-55; Ord. eff. 6-5-1962; Ord. of 3-24-1997; Amd. of 7-14-1997; Ord. of 7-26-2018, § 24-55)