§ 4.4.27. Open Space and Recreation (OSR) District.

[New Section Enacted by Ord. 31-94 6/21/94]

(A)

Purpose and intent. The Open Space and Recreation (OSR) Zone District is established in order to most appropriately identify parcels of land which are used primarily for recreational or public purposes in an outdoor setting (e.g. a swimming facility). Thus, it is generally applied to parks, golf courses, and situations where public recreational facilities may exist. It also accommodates the operation of activities licensed by the City.

The OSR District is deemed compatible with all land use designations shown on the Future Land Use Map.

(B)

Principal uses and structures permitted. The following types of use are allowed within the OSR District as a permitted use:

(1)

Parks, public or private, active or passive including playgrounds, ballfields, interpretative trails, educational exhibits, and the like.

(2)

Recreational facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, exercise and activity rooms.

(3)

Golf courses (public or private) including club-houses with restaurants, meeting rooms, proshops, and similar facilities.

(4)

Cemeteries and mausoleums, public or private.

(C)

Accessory uses and structures allowed. The following types of use are allowed when a part of, or accessory to, the principal use:

(1)

Parking lots.

(2)

Restrooms, rest areas, picnic facilities.

(3)

Administrative and maintenance buildings.

(4)

Boat ramps.

(5)

Concessions and services provided under a license agreement with the City of Delray Beach.

(6)

Storage of inventory, equipment, and materials, within a structure or in an approved outside location.

(7)

Residential facilities for temporary occupancy by participants of recreational programs.

(8)

Child care programs as an accessory use to (B)(1) and (2) above. [Amd. Ord. 11-97 3/4/97]

(9)

Educational facilities. [Amd. Ord. 5-02 2/19/02]

Deleted Subsection 4.4.27(D), "Conditional Uses and Structures Allowed", in its entirety and relettered. [Amd. Ord. 21-97 6/3/97]

(D)

Review and approval process. The use of any land within the OSR District must be pursuant to a site and development plan which has been approved by the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board pursuant to Sections 2.4.5(F), (H), and (I), as appropriate.

(E)

Development, supplemental, and special regulations. All standards for the development and/or use of property zoned OSR shall be established pursuant to the site and development plan.