Appendix 9396. Outdoor recreational uses.

The purpose of the following standards is to establish minimum criteria for all outdoor recreational uses located in the city to ensure that the completed project will be in harmony with existing or potential uses in the surrounding area and consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the general plan.

A.

All exterior lighting associated with outdoor recreational uses shall be down lit, shielded and directed away from surrounding properties and public rights-of-way. No light source shall exceed the height of sixteen (16) feet from finished grade. Such lighting shall not blink, flash, oscillate or be of high intensity in brightness. The use of multiple colored lights and overhead rooftop lights is prohibited. Every use shall be operated such that there is no direct light and glare visible beyond the boundaries of the properties. A lighting plan which includes a photometric study shall be required as part of the conditional use permit and must be considered by the planning commission at the same time as the conditional use permit.

B.

All outdoor recreational uses shall be operated such that no loud speakers, bells, gongs, buzzers, or other noise attention or attracting devices can be heard beyond the boundaries of the property.

C.

All noise generating equipment exposed to the exterior shall be muffled with sound absorbing materials to minimize noise impacts on adjacent properties. When the outdoor use abuts commercial or industrial properties, all outdoor equipment and activities shall not create any noise that would exceed an exterior noise level of sixty (60) DBA during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and sixty-five (65) DBA during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. When the outdoor use abuts residential properties, all outdoor equipment and activities shall not create any noise that would exceed an exterior noise level of fifty (50) DBA during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and fifty-five (55) DBA during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

D.

A minimum twenty-five (25) foot landscaped buffer shall be provided adjacent to all public rights-of-way and residential properties. Berming shall be provided within this landscape buffer adjacent to public rights-of-way. No outdoor recreational activities or parking shall be allowed in this setback. The planning commission may increase the setback based upon the final design of the project.

E.

The design of the facility, including site layout, rides and their structures, building orientation and incidental structures, shall be directed inward with minimal visibility to public rights-of-way and surrounding properties. The building's colors and materials shall harmonize with the surrounding properties and shall not include the use of bright colors. All elevations shall be treated equally with architectural detail.

F.

Mechanical equipment shall be enclosed and shall be located no less than five (5) feet from any property line and shall be insulated to prevent noise disturbance on adjacent properties.

G.

A signage plan in accordance with the city sign ordinance shall be required as part of the conditional use permit and must be considered by the planning commission at the same time as the conditional use permit.

H.

A parking study prepared by a registered traffic engineer approved by the city shall be provided by the applicant for any use not listed in the Zoning Ordinance.

I.

Incidental outdoor recreational uses shall be compatible with miniature golf, individually and collectively. Incidental outdoor recreational uses shall be confined to an area or areas not exceeding a combined area of twenty (20) percent of the total outdoor area of the site. Examples of incidental outdoor recreational uses include but are not limited to batting cages, miniature cars, bumper cars and boats (so long as they are not internal combustion engine powered); and amusement rides. Incidental outdoor recreational uses shall also include related infrastructure, such as walkways, bridges, landscaping, hardscaping and waterscaping. For purposes of this subsection, the total outdoor area: (i) shall not include areas occupied by buildings with permanent walls and roofs; (ii) shall not include setback areas, parking areas, or driveway areas; and (iii) shall include all other outdoor areas whether or not used for recreational activities.

J.

Incidental outdoor recreational uses shall be located away from the perimeter of the site. The miniature golf use shall be located along the entire street perimeter of the site in order to screen and buffer any incidental outdoor recreational uses, and related buildings and structures.

K.

In order for an activity to be considered indoor it must be conducted entirely within a building with permanent walls and roof.

L.

Primary batting cage facilities may include certain incidental uses such as pitching or practice cages, a practice and instructional recreational field, an office, an eating and nonalcoholic drinking establishment. Primary batting cage facilities shall be screened from view from the freeway by landscaping, decorative fences or walls, and/or placement of structures on the site.

M.

Primary batting cage facilities that existed prior to the adoption of this provision shall provide a minimum five (5) foot landscape buffer adjacent to all public right-of-way.

(Ord. No. 229, § 3, 5-26-93; Ord. No. 98-271, § 2, 4-22-98; Ord. No. 00-305, § 3, 1-10-2001)