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Schwenksville City Zoning Code

ARTICLE XXV

REC Recreational District

§ 176-2500 Purpose.

In expansion of the declaration of intent contained in Article I, §§ 176-102 and 176-103, of this chapter, it is hereby declared to be the intent of this article with respect to recreational districts to establish reasonable standards of performance and selection of uses permitted therein, in order to maintain and protect the desirable benefits which recreational uses have throughout the community.

§ 176-2501 Applicability.

In the REC Recreational District, the following regulations shall apply.

§ 176-2502 Permitted uses.

A building may be erected, altered or used, and a lot may be occupied or used, in whole or part, for any of the following uses and no other, provided that such uses comply with the district regulations below, and all other applicable sections of this Ordinance.
A. 
Uses Permitted By-Right.
1. 
Use C-3. Conservation/Recreation.
2. 
Use E-2. Indoor Recreation.
3. 
Use E-4. Outdoor Recreation.
4. 
The following accessory uses on the same lot which are with and customarily incidental to any of the above permitted uses and as provided for in Article III herein:
a. 
Use A-7. Fences and Walls.
b. 
Use A-13. Outdoor Storage and Waste Disposal.
c. 
Use A-16. Swimming Pool.
d. 
Use A-17. Tennis/Sports Court.

§ 176-2503 Development regulations.

A. 
On-site parking. Adequate on-site all-weather parking shall be provided for the accommodation of all persons customarily using the facilities afforded.
B. 
Access. All ingress and egress roads shall be paved and be a minimum of 20 feet wide.
C. 
Lighting. Lighting facilities shall be required on all road ways, cartways and pathways, and other areas where deemed necessary for safety and convenience of the users.
D. 
Control of noise. At no point on the boundary of a residential district shall the level of sound from a recreational use be such as to disturb the residential environment of the adjacent residences.
E. 
Control of glare. Any operation producing glare shall be performed in such a manner as to be completely imperceptible from any point beyond the lot lines.
F. 
Convenience facilities. Toilet facilities, drinking fountain and seating accommodations shall be provided for accommodation of all persons customarily using the recreation area.
G. 
All buildings shall be a minimum of 20 feet from any other building and/or property line.