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Article 5: Uses <br /> Section 5 7. Standards for Recreational Uses <br /> (c) Outdoor sports field lighting, as detailed within Section 6.11 shall be <br /> prohibited. <br /> (2) Specific Standards10 <br /> (a) Motor Cross and Go-Kart Tracks" <br /> (i) All tracks and/or paths shall be located a minimum of 100 feet <br /> from a property line. <br /> (ii) A track or path shall not cross over active septic fields. <br /> (iii) A Type B Land Use Buffer, as detailed in Section 6.8 shall be <br /> required around the portion of the property where the track is <br /> located. <br /> (B) Non-residential Land Uses 12 <br /> In addition to the requirements contained within this Ordinance, recreational uses <br /> developed as an accessory use to a non-residential land use shall abide by the <br /> following: <br /> (1) Uses shall not constitute Recreational Facilities. <br /> &7-45.7.2 5,7.2 Recreational Facilities <br /> (A) General Standards of Evaluation <br /> (1) The standards included herein shall be applied to <br /> recreational facilities as a principal use of property.13 <br /> 14 <br /> (b) SWiFn nlubs, <br /> (G)Ranogaet ball <br /> (d) Squash GlUbS, <br /> (e)Pitnh and ni 1tt nni Irses, <br /> (q Amusement areas, <br /> (g) Be eitiin alleys, <br /> ()Slc@tiRg Pinks, <br /> �i <br /> Sheeting ranges, <br /> recommending language that would prohibit the installation/use of equipment allowing for the expanded use of a <br /> recreation amenity beyond what is considered customary for a residential setting. <br /> 9 This would prohibit the erection of sports field lights for accessory recreational land uses developed to support a <br /> residential recreational facility. <br /> to As written staff is still proposing to establish specific standards for target shooting activities as an accessory use <br /> to a residence. There was some discussion at the public hearing to eliminate these standards,specifically setback <br /> and backstop requirements,and enforce non-residential target shooting activities only. <br /> 11 In the late 1990's and early 2000's staff received numerous complaints from local property owners over the use <br /> of motorcycles and go-karts on private property. We are amending existing regulations to establish setback and <br /> land use buffer requirements to address these concerns. <br /> 12 Bold Green Underlined text represents a change to address comments from the September 8, 2015 Quarterly <br /> Public Hearing clarifying development standards for recreational amenities developed by non-residential land uses <br /> such as a church. <br /> 13 Bold Blue Underlined text represents a change made in consultation with the County Attorney's office after the <br /> Quarterly Public Hearing in an attempt to further distinguish a recreational facility,considered a principal use of <br /> property,versus an accessory use. <br /> 14 Text moved to the definition of a Recreational Facility in Article 10. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-65 <br />