Chapter 17.104 — (R) RECREATIONAL DISTRICT

§ 17.104.010. Purpose. ¶

There are some areas of the City, which, under present conditions, are not suited for permanent occupancy or residence by persons or property for the reason that they are subject to periodical flooding and other hazards. These lands pertain to property below 1,265 feet above mean sea level, which may be subject to floodwaters. Therefore, for the public safety and interest, health, comfort, convenience, preservation of the public peace, order and the public welfare, the City Council has created a zone classification within which it is unlawful to erect or maintain places for human occupancy or for other uses not specifically granted herein. (Code 1987 § 17.36.010; Ord. 772 § 17.36.010, 1986)

§ 17.104.020. Permitted uses. ¶

All uses, or expansion of any existing uses, within this district shall be subject to approval of a conditional use permit. (Code 1987 § 17.36.020; Ord. 772 § 17.36.020, 1986)

§ 17.104.030. Uses subject to a conditional use permit. ¶

The following uses may be permitted subject to approval of a conditional use permit; provided, that all structures associated with such uses shall be temporary or removable, or of a permanent type which shall not be subject to damage from flooding and shall not constitute a hazard in the event of a flood:

A. Agriculture or horticulture.
B. Airports or heliports.
C. Athletic fields.
D. Boat docks, marinas, and boat launching facilities.
E. Campgrounds.
F. Equestrian facilities, including trails, riding stables, showgrounds and competition facilities.
G. Fishing piers and facilities.
H. Golf courses and driving ranges.
I. Parks, picnic grounds, and playgrounds.
J. Parking lots.
K. Recreation areas.
L. Sales lots for vehicles, trailers, boats or aircraft.
M. Tennis courts.
N. Wildlife, wilderness, estuarial, or marine preserves.
O. Other uses which the Planning Commission finds to be in accord with the purposes of this chapter and having characteristics similar to those uses listed in this section.
(Code 1987 § 17.36.030; Ord. 772 § 17.36.030, 1986)

§ 17.104.040. Design review. ¶

All structures, parking facilities, or storage lots and grading operations within this district shall be subject to Design Review Board approval, and shall comply with all provisions of Chapter 15.64 LEMC, Flood Damage Prevention, and Chapter 15.68 LEMC, Floodplain Management.

Before any building permit shall be issued or any conditional use permit, or variance, or conditional exception shall be approved, the City Engineer shall first approve any and all permits and uses. (Code 1987 § 17.36.040; Ord. 772 § 17.36.040, 1986)