Development standards for public outdoor and recreation uses
The zoning board of review, or where applicable, the planning board for unified development review, shall not grant a special use permit for uses in the commercial use category of the Table of Use regulations unless it finds the applicable standards in sections 4, 7 and 12 are met, and, where applicable, the following standards are met:
(1) Standards for special use permits for Use Code 809: Other outdoor recreation.
a. No public outdoor or recreation area shall conduct activities which would cause deleterious effects upon neighboring property or nearby water bodies, including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Pollution of any waterways or water bodies.
2. Contamination of neighboring property from any insecticides, fertilizers or similar chemical agents.
b. Only slow release/organic fertilizers such as bone meal, bloodmeal, compost or organic blends should be used. Follow manufacturers specifications for directions for application rates and timing.
(2) Standards for special use permits for Use Code 81: Outdoor public water-based recreation.
a. No public outdoor or recreation area shall conduct activities which would cause deleterious effects upon neighboring property or nearby water bodies, including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Pollution of any waterways or water bodies.
2. Contamination of neighboring property from any insecticides, fertilizers or similar chemical agents.
b. Only slow release/organic fertilizers such as bone meal, bloodmeal, compost or organic blends should be used. Follow manufacturers specifications for directions for application rates and timing.
(3) Standards for special use permits for Use Code 834: Riding academies and riding schools (may include accessory indoor rink) (Reserved.)
(4) Standards for special use permits for Use Code 8371: Archery range (Reserved.)
(5) Standards for special use permits for Use Code 8394: Drive-in theater.
a. Minimum of four acres of lot area not occupied with structure is required.
b. Hours of operation shall be set by the planning board.
c. Parking shall be screened along interior side and rear lot lines with a solid fence or wall, a minimum of six feet in height. Evergreen trees or shrub(s) a minimum of six feet in height at time of planting shall be planted linearly every ten feet on-center along such fence or wall.
d. There shall be a ten-foot landscaped buffer along any lot line abutting a street, excluding driveways, which shall include evergreen landscaping.
e. All landscape plans shall be approved by the planning board.
f. There shall be no alcohol service allowed.
(6) Standards for special use permits for Use Code 841: Boat liveries (small boat rentals) (Reserved.)
(7) Standards for special use permits for Use Code 8411: Marinas.
a. No public outdoor or recreation area shall conduct activities which would cause deleterious effects upon neighboring property or nearby water bodies, including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Pollution of any waterways or water bodies.
2. Contamination of neighboring property from any insecticides, fertilizers or similar chemical agents.
b. Only slow release/organic fertilizers such as bone meal, bloodmeal, compost or organic blends should be used. Follow manufacturers specifications for directions for application rates and timing.
c. Marinas shall be subject to development plan review and shall be located adjacent to waters classified by the RI CRMC as suitable for use by pleasure and cruise boats. The size of the marina shall be determined by the carrying capacity of the land for support facilities, the required parking, the capacity for dry storage, and the accessibility of adjacent roads. Docks, ramps, moorings and related marine service structures shall conform to all accepted siting and engineering standards and the pertinent provisions of this ordinance.
d. No marina shall permit houseboats or vessels that are not constructed in accordance with current accepted standard marine specifications and/or are used solely for landside occupation. All vessels shall be seaworthy.
(8) Standards for special use permits for Use Code 842: Bathing beaches (Reserved.)
(9) Standards for special use permits for Use Code 844: Swimming pools (outdoor)
a. All outdoor public pools shall comply with all applicable state regulations.
b. All pools shall have a qualified lifeguard on duty during hours of operation
c. Hours of operation shall be set by the planning board.
d. There shall be a ten-foot landscaped buffer along any lot line abutting a street, excluding driveways, which shall include evergreen landscaping.
e. Parking shall be screened along interior side and rear lot lines with a solid fence or wall, a minimum of six feet in height. Evergreen trees or shrub(s) a minimum of six feet in height at time of planting shall be planted linearly every ten feet on-center along such fence or wall.
f. All landscape plans shall be approved by the planning board.
(10) Standards for special use permits for Use Code 851: Swimming pools (indoor) (Reserved.)
(11) Standards for special use permits for Use Code 852: Arena or recreation hall (Reserved.)
(12) Standards for special use permits for Use Code 853: Roller or ice skating rink (Reserved.)
(13) Standards for special use permits for Use Code 854: Beach club or yacht club (Reserved.)
(14) Standards for special use permits for Use Code 855: Tennis courts or other indoor court games (Reserved.)
(15) Standards for special use permits for Use Code 873: Campgrounds (nonprofit).
a. A minimum of two acres of lot area not occupied with structure is required.
b. Sewer required.
c. Tent camps shall be allowed to operate from May 15 th to September 15 th only.
d. Quiet hours shall be set by the planning board.
(16) Standards for special use permits for Use Code 880: Manmade water body (Reserved.)
(Ch. 1117, § 13, 12-18-2023)