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16 <br /> 1 efforts relating to the discharge of firearms on private property and addressing the purported <br /> 2 establishment of an outdoor recreational field off of Old Greensboro Highway. Staff is proposing <br /> 3 to overhaul our current regulations by: <br /> 4 <br /> 5 a. Establishing a new definition for a recreational land use with no reference to its tax status; <br /> 6 b. Reviewing the types of recreational land uses permitted in each zoning district and <br /> 7 suggesting revisions to ensure consistency; <br /> 8 c. Developing new standards governing the development of recreational land uses for both <br /> 9 private and commercial purposes; and <br /> 10 d. Developing standards governing the discharge of firearms from both a business and personal <br /> 11 enjoyment standpoint. <br /> 12 <br /> 13 Michael Harvey said with that frame of reference, staff began re-tooling the ordinance to <br /> 14 draw distinction between personal and commercial recreational activities on one's property. He <br /> 15 said staff has been locked in an enforcement effort over the purported operation of a <br /> 16 commercial cricket field. He said it is hoped that this proposal will address mounting concerns. <br /> 17 Michael Harvey said part of the reason for this proposal is to address two long-standing <br /> 18 enforcement issues: <br /> 19 1. Discharge of firearms, from a land use standpoint. <br /> 20 2. A longstanding issue of concerns and complaints, regarding the operation of what could best <br /> 21 be construed as motor cross facilities. <br /> 22 Michael Harvey said a new definition of recreational facilities is being proposed. He <br /> 23 referred to page 91. He said distinguishing between personal and commercial uses is the <br /> 24 purpose of the amendment. <br /> 25 Michael Harvey referred to page 80-81 and said linguistic changes will refer to facilities <br /> 26 simply as recreation facilities. He said the words non-profit and profit are being removed. <br /> 27 Michael Harvey said it is still being recommended that these facilities be processed in <br /> 28 the residential areas through a Class B Special Use Permit (SUP) process, being reviewed and <br /> 29 acted upon by the Board of Adjustment. He said it is also recommended that there still be <br /> 30 permitted uses in several commercial districts, where they are currently listed. Michael Harvey <br /> 31 said in Economic Development Districts, it is recommended that recreational facilities be <br /> 32 considered permitted uses in the high intensity districts. He said the rational for this is that <br /> 33 recreational amenities are already allowed in many of these districts, and it is not believed that <br /> 34 further specification is needed. <br /> 35 Michael Harvey referred to page 85 and said language is being added to formalize a <br /> 36 County Planning Department interpretation that has existed since before his tenure. He said <br /> 37 this states that recreational land uses developed on residentially zoned property (i.e. pool, pool <br /> 38 deck, tennis court, basketball court, etc.) are accessory uses, thus needing to meet all the <br /> 39 applicable set back standards. He said the typical residential set back is a 40-foot front, 20-foot <br /> 40 side, and 20-foot rear. He said language is being added here to formalize this interpretation. <br /> 41 Michael Harvey referred to page 86 that established standards for recreational uses as <br /> 42 accessory uses. <br /> 43 <br /> 44 Recreational Uses as Accessory Uses5 <br /> 45 (A) General Standards <br /> 46 (1) Accessory recreational uses shall not be open to the public or be designed to <br /> 47 serve as a recreation amenity for other lots.6 <br /> 48 (2) Amenities, equipment, and/or facilities intended for spectators such as bleachers <br />