Chapter 1123: Park District
Sections
Cross references
- Parks - see Streets & Public Services Chapter 951
1123.01 Intent
In addition to the applicable provisions of the objectives stated in Section
1105.03 of this Planning and Zoning Code, it is the intent of these district
regulations to provide recreational land and facilities appropriately located
and designed to serve primarily the local population in a safe and convenient
manner while minimizing adverse impacts to adjoining residential areas.
(Ord. 2019-39. Passed 8-13-19.)
1123.02 Permitted uses
In a Park District, buildings and land shall be used by right for only the main and accessory uses set forth below.
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(a) Main Uses. Public parks, playgrounds and athletic fields; and swimming pools
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(b) Accessory Uses.
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(1) Off-street parking and loading areas, driveways and walkways.
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(2) Landscape features, fences, walls and hedges as regulated in Chapters 1142 and 1148 of the Planning and Zoning Code.
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(3) Lighting structures as regulated in Chapter 1150 of this Planning and Zoning Code, and flag poles.
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(4) Utility, maintenance, sanitation and storage facilities completely enclosed within permitted main buildings or suitably and attractively screened from view where such screening is in conformance with Section 1142.07 of the Planning and Zoning Code
(Ord. 2019-39. Passed 8-13-19.)
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1123.03 Area, yard and height regulations
In a Park District, land and structures shall be developed and maintained in
accordance with the area, yard and height regulations as determined by the
Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with the stated intent of Section
1123.01 of this Planning and Zoning Code.
(Ord. 2019-39. Passed 8-13-19.)
1123.04 Screening
The Planning and Zoning Commission may require screening on the lot of a
proposed use or development in a Park District wherever that lot adjoins a
residential district. Such screening shall be required if deemed necessary by
the Planning and Zoning Commission to protect the privacy, welfare, value and
character of the adjoining residential area. The Planning and Zoning Commission
shall determine if the standards for screening contained in Chapter 1142 of the
Zoning Code shall apply.
(Ord. 2019-39. Passed 8-13-19.)