In expansion of the declaration of intent contained in Article I, § 255-2, of this chapter, it is hereby declared to be the intent of this article with respect to recreational districts to establish reasonable standards therein, in order to maintain and protect the desirable benefits which recreational uses have throughout the community.

Land may be used or occupied, and buildings and structures , as accessory adjuncts thereto, may be erected or used, for any of the following purposes and no other: private or public golf course, tennis court, swimming pool, ice skating rink, marina, playing field and for like recreational uses , provided that such recreational facilities are conducted out of doors and are primarily used for owner, guest, membership or patron participation.

   A.   Accessory uses for RE Recreational Districts shall be as follows:

      (1)   A clubhouse, provided that such is planned and used as an integral part of the principal recreational facility.

      (2)   Dwellings occupied or intended for occupancy by the employees and/or guests of the principal facility.

   B.   The accessory uses permitted above shall not occupy more than 9% of land area nor shall the impervious surface of a lot exceed 15%.

No area shall be used for recreational uses if there exists in the area sought to be used for the defined recreational uses a commercial and/or a permitted industrial use .

No RE Recreational District shall have an area less than 25 acres.

Adequate on-site all-weather parking shall be provided for the accommodation of all persons customarily using the facilities afforded.

   A.   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. A violation of this section will occur when the level of sound is determined to be excessive in accordance with the provisions of § 158-12 of this Code. [Amended 5-13-1997 by Ord. No. 943]

   B.   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 .

   A.   Plans for any RE recreational use shall be submitted to the Township Commissioners. Such plans shall be drawn to a uniform scale and shall show:

      (1)   The boundaries of the area, the nature of the recreational facility, an outline of existing or proposed buildings , the parking area, the means of ingress and egress, the sanitary arrangements and the provision for surface water drainage.

      (2)   The shape and dimensions of all of the buildings or structures , together with plans and specifications.

      (3)   The appearance, preferably in color, of the buildings or structures on conversion or completion and of any signs to be attached thereto or to be located on the premises.

      (4)   The landscaping of the premises.

   B.   All plans shall be approved or disapproved by the Township Commissioners. If approved, copies thereof shall be filed among the Township records, and the Commissioners may, at their discretion, require the owner to file for record in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Montgomery County additional copies or such other instruments as the Commissioners may require. If a plan or other instrument is required to be recorded, the recording thereof shall constitute the final step in the approval of such plan or plans. The cost of recording shall be paid by the owner.

   C.   All plans finally approved and whether or not recorded shall be binding upon the owner, his heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns; shall limit and control the issuance and validity of all buildingpermits and use regulation permits and limit the use and operation of all land, buildings and structures designated in such plans to the conditions appearing in such plans and the approval thereof.

   D.   The approval of plans shall not be construed as relieving the owner or his successors in title from strict compliance with and liability under the provisions of this chapter and all other ordinances of the Township of Upper Dublin.

Approved plans may be amended pursuant to the same procedure and subject to the same limitations and requirements by which such plans were originally approved.