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64. Outdoor parking of semi -tractor trailers.
65. Outdoor storage within the industrial districts shall be an allowed accessory use
under the following conditions:
a. The outdoor storage area occupies space other than a required front yard
setback.
b. The outdoor storage area shall be fenced, screened and/or landscaped
according to a plan in compliance with Chapter 4 of this Ordinance and subject
to the approval of the Planning Department.
c. Subject to the approval of the Planning Department, the outdoor storage area is
surfaced with crushed rock, crushed concrete, Class V, asphalt, or concrete
paving or other similar materials approved by the County Planning Department
to control surface dust.
d. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be
visible from the public right-of-way or from neighboring residences and shall be
in compliance with Chapter 4 of this Ordinance.
e. The outdoor storage area shall not encroach upon required parking space or
required loading space as required by this Ordinance.
f. The outdoor storage area shall not encroach into the required rear yard or
side yard setback area if abutting a rural residential, residential suburban or
urban expansion district.
66. Paintball Ranges — A field or property on which players use compressed -gas
powered guns to fire pellets containing paint "paintballs" at opposing players.
Paintball ranges usually consist of several fields of play within a single complex or
property. The fields generally have staging and spectator areas separated from
the playing field by netting or other physical barriers.
The minimum lot size for each outdoor paintball range shall be 10 acres.
b. A minimum 20 -foot buffer zone between the property line of the outdoor
paintball range and the playing, staging, and spectator areas shall be
maintained.
C. A minimum 12 -foot high, nylon mesh screen or other barrier shall be installed
to separate the playing areas from the 20 foot buffer zone. This screen shall
be anchored at the bottom and secure by a non -stretchable cable at the top
and bottom. If a nylon mesh screen is not incorporated into fencing, a 200 -
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foot buffer zone between the property lines and the playing areas shall be
maintained unless other agreements exist with adjacent landowners.
d. No outdoor lighting shall be allowed other than for building access, parking
area, driveway and signage. Nighttime use of a paintball range may be
permitted if in the opinion of the Planning Advisory Commission such use will
not be disruptive to the surrounding area. In these cases, playing, staging,
and spectator areas will be required to be lighted per Chapter 4 of this
Ordinance.
e. Only non-toxic paintballs shall be used at the paintball facility.
f. A description on the procedures for storage, maintenance and use of CO2 and
other compressed air fuel stations. No long-term outside storage of CO2 and
other compressed air fuel equipment shall be allowed.
g. The outdoor paintball range operator shall cavy field liability insurance and a
copy of the insurance shall be filed with the Planning Department.
h. Any vehicles brought onto the range for use as props shall require prior
approval by the Planning Department and the applicant shall submit a surety,
at a type and amount determined by the Planning Department, to insure the
vehicles are removed when the conditional use permit expires or terminates.
Off-street parking shall be provided per the requirements of Chapter 5 of this
Ordinance.
67. Park & Ride Facility - A surfaced parking area utilized as a congregating location
where persons can leave their personal vehicle while participating in a private or
public "car-pool' or other mass transit operation.
68. Play & Recreational Facilities — Only accessory to an existing principal permitted
use on the same lot and that are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of
the residents of the principal use and their occasional guests, except as otherwise
permitted.
69. Portable concrete and asphalt mixing plants within a permitted mining operation,
as regulated by Chapter 10 of this Ordinance.
70. Private Airport or Heliport - Any land or structure which is used or intended for use,
for the landing and take -off of aircraft, and for appurtenant land or structures used
or intended for use for port buildings or other port structures.
71. Private Campground — Overnight primitive, independent and dependent camping
activities.
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