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Article 5: Us2�s? <br /> Section 5.7: Standards for Recreational Uses <br /> 25%of the total square footage of all structures included on the overall <br /> site plan. <br /> (c) The square footage of the structuros(s), or portion of structuros, to bo <br /> utilized for uses that are subject to square footage rostrictions in tho <br /> pertinent zoning district(s), as detailed in Article 5 of this Ordinance, does. <br /> not exceed 50% of the total square footage of all structures included on <br /> the overall site plan. <br /> (a) The site plan must identify the square footage of each building by type of <br /> use. <br /> (b) A permitted Principal Use must be established on at least 50% of the total <br /> square footage of structures on the site. <br /> (c) Accommodation and Food Service uses shall not exceed 25% of the total <br /> square footage of all structures on the site.38 <br /> SECTION 5.7• STANDARDS FOR RECREATIONAL USES <br /> 5.7.1 Recreational Uses as Accessory Uses <br /> (A Residential Land Uses <br /> n addition to the requirements contained within this Ordinance, recr::tional uses <br /> d- eloped as an accessory use to a residence shall abide by the . lowing: <br /> (1) General Standards <br /> (a Accessory recreational uses shall not be ••en to the public or serve as a <br /> recreation amenity for other lots. <br /> (b) A enities, equipment, and/or facili .-s intended for spectators such as <br /> ble.. ers or public address sys -ms shall not be permitted. <br /> (c) Outdoor .,sorts field lighting as detailed within Section 6.11, shall be <br /> prohibited. <br /> (2) Specific Standards <br /> (a) Motor Cross and Kart Tracks <br /> (i) All tr. s and/o oaths shall be located a minimum of 100 feet <br /> fro• a property lin_ <br /> (ii) A track or path shall no.cross over active septic fields. <br /> (iii A Type B Land Use Buffer, •.s detailed in Section 6.8, shall be <br /> required around the portion o e property where the track is <br /> located. <br /> (B) Non-resi• -ntial Land Uses <br /> In ad. ion to the requirements contained within this Ordinance, r-.reational uses <br /> de oped as an accessory use to a non-residential land use shall a..de by the following: <br /> 1) Uses shall not constitute Recreational Facilities. <br /> 5.7.2 R= reational Facilities <br /> (A) General Standards of Evaluation <br /> (1) The standards included herein shall be applied to recreational facilities as a <br /> principal use of property. <br /> 38 Attorney's office staff has suggested the replacement language in (a), (b),and (c). It accomplishes the same <br /> intent as the previously proposed language. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-66 <br />