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Article 5: Uses 97 Section 5.7: Standards for Recreational 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) Use Standards - 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: (1) Uses shall not constitute Recreational Facilities. 5.7.2 Recreational Facilities (A) General Standards of Evaluation (1) The standards included herein shall be applied to recreational facilities as a principal use of property. (2) The minimum lot area shall be two acres. (3) Facilities may include such features as play and training areas, athletic field lights, public address systems, parking for patrons and staff, storage/office facilities, and restroom/locker facilities. (4) No building shall be closer than 20 feet from any right-of-way or property line or the minimum requirements of the district in which it is located. (5) Outdoor athletic fields shall comply with the provisions of Section 6.11 and shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from a property line. (6) All outdoor recreational facilities shall utilize a combination of screens, fences, nets, berms, or vegetation to keep equipment on the property. (B) Standard for SpecifiG i sesUse Standards (1) Shooting Ranges (a) Shooting ranges, including skeet shooting activities, shall be designed or oriented to keep projectiles on the property. (b) Outdoor shooting ranges shall: (i) Be located a minimum of 300 feet from all property lines, street rights-of-way, or access easements; (ii) Be located a minimum of 1,000 feet from occupied dwelling units external to the property; and Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-79