14-14-117 SEMI-PRIVATE SWIMMING CLUBS AND RECREATION FACILITIES

The Planning Commission may permit the use of land in any residential zone for semi-private swimming clubs or recreational facilities provided all of the following are met: A. The facilities shall be owned and maintained by members with a minimum of seventyfive percent (75%) of the membership being residents of the neighborhood or section of the subdivision in which the recreational facility is to be located. B. The property or proposed project area shall be of sufficient size to accommodate all proposed facilities and still maintain all of the minimum yard setbacks for a principal structure for the zone in which it is located. C. The area to be developed into a recreational area shall be of such size and shape as not to cause undue infringement on the privacy of the abutting residential areas and be in keeping with the design of the neighborhood in which the recreational area is to be situated. D. The use of the property shall be for private recreational use by members, their families, and guests. Under no condition may any admission fee be charged nor any type of retail or business facility, vending machine, or other commercial use be allowed except as specifically approved by the Planning Commission and listed on the conditional use permit. E. Accessory facilities other than standard shower and changing rooms (i.e., clubhouses) shall not be allowed. F. Any nighttime indoor or outdoor activity shall conform to the Bountiful City Noise Ordinance. The facility shall close for any activity at 11:00 p.m. G. A solid masonry or concrete block wall or substitute as approved by the Planning Commission, shall be required around the entire recreational area to a height of not less than six (6) feet. The fence across the front of the property shall be constructed no closer to the front property line than the required front yard setback for the zone in which it is located. H. At least ten percent (10%) of the site area shall be landscaped, including any front yard, side yard, and at least ten (10) feet depth at side and rear yard lines abutting a residential zone or property. Landscaping of park strips shall be required in addition to the on-site landscaping required. I. The facility shall include an on-site parking area, and shall provide on-site parking spaces equal to twenty percent (20%) of the capacity of the proposed recreational facility, as determined by the Fire Marshall and/or Building Official. J. Approval of any recreational facility by the Planning Commission under this section shall be by Conditional Use Permit and any and all conditions as required by the Planning Commission must be complied with by the owners of the facility or the approval may be revoked.