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Article 5: Uses Section 5.7: Standards for Recreational Uses Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-76 (1) In addition to the site plan submittal criteria detailed within Section 2.5 of this Ordinance the applicant shall submit proof a license has been issued allowing for the operation of a sexually oriented business in accordance with Chapter 8 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances. (B) Standards of Evaluation (1) Sexually oriented business(es) shall not be located in any building, or portion thereof, that is: (a) Within 1,000 feet of an existing sexually oriented business. (b) Within 1,000 feet of a: (i) Residential land use including any open space established as part of the residential subdivision approval process, (ii) Church and/or place of worship, (iii) School (public, private, or specialty), (iv) Public or private library, (v) State licensed child care facility, or (vi) Public park or recreational facility. (c) Measurement shall be made in a straight line, without regard to the intervening structures or objects, from the nearest portion of the building or structure used as the part of the premises where a sexually oriented business is conducted to the nearest portion of a building, structure, or open space area of a use listed above. SECTION 5.7: STANDARDS FOR RECREATIONAL USES 5.7.1 Recreational Uses as Accessory Uses (A) Residential Land Uses In addition to the requirements contained within this Ordinance, recreational uses developed as an accessory use to a residence shall abide by the following: (1) General Standards (a) Accessory recreational uses shall not be open to the public or serve as a recreation amenity for other lots. (b) Amenities, equipment, and/or facilities intended for spectators such as bleachers or public address systems shall not be permitted. (c) Outdoor sports field lighting, as detailed within Section 6.11, shall be prohibited. (2) Specific Standards (a) Motor Cross and Go-Kart Tracks (i) All tracks and/or paths shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from a property line. (ii) A track or path shall not cross over active septic fields. (iii) A Type B Land Use Buffer, as detailed in Section 6.8, shall be required around the portion of the property where the track is located. (B) Non-residential Land Uses In addition to the requirements contained within this Ordinance, recreational uses developed as an accessory use to a non-residential land use shall abide by the following: 98