§ 17.20.6.140. Casino, type I.

A.

Purpose. This section is intended to allow the location of new casinos or the relocation of existing casinos in certain zoning districts provided they meet more stringent development and appearance standards than type II casinos.

(Ord. 2950, 2007)

B.

Classification. A casino shall be identified by definition in Chapter 8 of this Title.

C.

Proximity to residentially zoned properties. There is no minimum distance requirement from residential uses or between casinos.

D.

Proximity to other specified uses.

1.

Casinos shall not locate within six hundred (600) feet of an education facility (K through post-secondary), worship facility, park or playground. The distance shall be measured by direct line, without regard to intervening structures or streets, between closest property boundaries; and,

2.

Casinos shall not locate on premises operating a sexually oriented business.

E.

Design Review Board approval. The Design Review Board shall review and approve the exterior building design and finishes; and landscaping, signage, lighting and parking plan for any new or relocated casino, or an expansion or exterior renovation of an existing casino.

(Ord. 2950, 2007)

F.

Special landscaping. Casinos must comply with all applicable landscaping requirements in Chapter 44 Landscaping. Additional or special landscaping requirements for type I casinos include the following:

1.

Minimum square footage of interior landscaping, inclusive of landscaping in vehicular use areas and foundation planting areas, shall be twenty (20) percent of the gross property area to be developed.

2.

Fifty (50) percent of said landscaping shall be located between the front lot line and the building.

G.

Signage must meet zoning district requirements for the premises.

(Ord. 3139, 2016)