Definition: Recreational Facility

200-19 Recreational Facility District (RF):

[Amended 4-17-2002 by L.L. No. 3-2002]

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A. Intent. The intent of this district is to provide a special zoning classification for passive and active recreational facilities, including both public and privately owned properties, in order to ensure the proper location and protection of recreational lands.

B. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the Recreational Facility District (RF):

(1) Principal structures and uses.

(a) Publicly owned recreational uses.

(b) Wildlife reservations and conservation areas, including related structures.

(c) The following recreational uses, both public and private (special use permit required):

[1] Golf courses and country clubs.

[2] Sportsman and gun clubs.

[3] Tennis, racquetball and handball facilities.

[4] Ice-skating facilities.

[5] Basketball, baseball, football, soccer and other field sport facilities.

[6] Picnic grounds, and groves, for which a fee or rental is charged.

[7] Campgrounds.

[8] Swimming and marina facilities.

(2) Accessory structures and uses.

(a) Uses and structures customarily incidental to the above.

(b) Residence of custodian or staff.

(c) Off-street parking, loading and stacking areas and structures, as permitted by § 200-27 of this chapter.

(d) Landscaping, as permitted by § 200-28 of this chapter.

(e) Signs, as permitted by § 200-29 of this chapter.