Tinicum Township City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XVIII
OR Outdoor Recreation District
§ 395-109 District purposes.
The purposes of this district are to provide areas and facilities for active and passive outdoor recreation such as game courts and play fields as well as conservation, nature study and resource protection areas. These areas are intended to be located generally within or near residential and commercial neighborhoods.
§ 395-110 Uses permitted by right.
A building may be erected, altered or used and a lot may be used for only one or more of the following uses:
A.
Active recreational uses such as ball fields, playgrounds, tot lots, game courts, swimming pools, and facilities for other similar sports and activities.
B.
Passive recreational uses such as parks, nature study areas and trails.
C.
Conservation uses such as woodlands, open fields and related resources.
D.
Temporary structures in connection with temporary events such as festivals, carnivals and similar events.
§ 395-111 Accessory uses and structures.
C.
Service and storage buildings, structures or facilities to support the permitted activities and uses shall be permitted in connection with the permitted principal uses. These facilities may include cabanas, spectator stands, concessions, equipment buildings and similar accessory uses.
§ 395-112 Special development regulations.
A.
Active play fields, courts or similar uses as well as concession stands or other temporary establishments serving food or drink shall be placed not less than 50 feet from a residential structure.
B.
Trash receptacles shall be provided at entrances, spectator stands, and other areas where large groups of people gather at facilities such as play fields, courts, parks and other recreation venues.
C.
Food service facilities at sporting and other events shall be limited to snack bars or concession stands, the operation of which shall be limited to the hours when sporting and other events are being held.