The purpose of the commercial recreation (C-R) district is to provide opportunities for the development of privately owned land for commercial recreational activities which need or utilize, and provide for the enjoyment of, the natural environment. This district is consistent with all general plan designations, if the proposed use blends harmoniously with the natural feature of the surrounding area.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Any commercial recreation use or combination thereof which is arranged and designed in such a manner as to result in a development that is internally compatible and compatible with the natural environment is permitted in the C-R district. The following list is representative of types of commercial recreational uses which could be permitted. Each district will be designed for a specific proposal:

A.

Campground, picnic area, dude ranch, resort, lodge, recreational vehicle park;

B.

Marina, boat launch and storage facility, aerial tramway, gun club, ski lodge facility, commercial riding stable, commercial tourist attractions to areas with exceptional natural features, golf course;

C.

Uses accessory to commercial recreation activities, such as a restaurant, grocery or convenience store, gift shop, bait shop, or gas pumps;

D.

One-family residence for a manager or caretaker and residences for workers fully and necessarily employed onsite, dependent upon the nature and scale of the recreation or service use.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Other uses permitted in the C-R district are:

A.

The uses allowed by, and subject to the provisions of, Sections 17.88.010 through 17.88.110 of this title;

B.

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Section 17.50.020 of this chapter, as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

An application for a C-R district shall contain a or conceptual development plan of the project site showing the approximately location of recreation facilities and areas, open space areas, buildings, building elevations, roads, walkways, parking and landscaping, the proposed uses of the facilities and grounds, staging of the development and other information which the development services director or his or her designee may require to properly evaluate and process the application.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Prior to construction of site improvements and structures in the C-R district, detailed development plans shall be submitted to the development services director or his or her designee for checking and approval to ensure reasonably close conformity with the approved conceptual development plans and with the intent of this section. The decision of the development services director or his or her designee may be appealed to the planning commission, as specified in subsection C of Section 17.94.060 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Modifications to approved plans and statements of detailed plans for the C-R district may be permitted if a use permit is issued.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))