ZONING AMENDMENTS ANIMAL & OUTDOOR DEFINITIONS/USES Gloucester County Planning Commission Presentation February 1, 2018 1
Background Phase 1 (Current) SIMPLIFY - user friendly and straightforward MODERNIZE - remove unnecessary regulations / conform with state code CLARIFY - intent / interpretation, address recurring items Phase 2 IMPLEMENT the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan UPDATE signage, parking, cluster, etc. 2
Schedule Feb Aug Dec 3
Schedule Feb Mar Apr February Agriculture/Animal/Outdoor Telecommunications/Other Def March Telecommunications/Other Def Use Table (Res/Civic/Consumer) April Use Table (Ag/Ind/Tele) 4
Topics of Discussion Definition Modifications Alphabetize/Organize Revisions/deletions/additions Use Table Revisions/deletions/additions Article 9 & Other discussion topics Livestock Campgrounds Animal Boarding/daycare/rescue Stables Chicken keeping Livestock Outdoor Outdoor Recreation Natural Areas Outdoor clubs 5
Animal, boarding/daycare/rescue Existing Kennel Boarding establishment Animal shelter, public Animal rescue, home based Animal shelter, private Foster animal home Foster care provider Proposed Animal sheltering care facility 6
Animal, boarding/rescue Kennel Animal sheltering care facility A place prepared to house, board, breed, handle, or otherwise keep or care for animals for rehabilitation (animal rescue), adoption, sale, or in return for compensation. A public or private facility prepared to house, board, breed, handle, raise, groom, train, or otherwise keep or care for animals on a temporary basis whether or not for sale or in return for compensation. This definition excludes animals owned by the occupants of the premises and exotic animals as defined in the Gloucester County Animal Welfare and Control Ordinance, Chapter 3. Key items: Includes pet daycares, private kennels, rescues (public/private), etc. Add Art 9 related to animal waste management Stand along groomer would fall under Personal service establishment. 7
Animal, boarding/daycare/rescue Districts C-1 C-2 RC-1 RC-2 SC-1 SF-1 MF-1 MH-1 B-1 B-2 B-4 I-1 RMX Kennel Animal sheltering care facility SE SE SE SE SE P SE SE P SE Fill used to highlight proposed changes Key items: Animal Control ordinance requires zoning approval for home based rescues. (SE) 8
Animal Boarding/daycare/rescue Stables Chickens/Livestock Questions / Comments? Outdoor Outdoor Recreation Natural Areas Outdoor clubs 9
Animal, stables Existing Stable, commercial Stable, commercial w/ less than 1 ½ acres per horse Horseshows Stable, private Stable, private w/ less than 1 ½ acres per horse Proposed Stable, commercial Stable, commercial w/ acreage reduction Horseshows Stable, private Stable, private w/ acreage reduction 1
Animal, stables Stable, commercial A building and/or land where horses and/or ponies are kept for remuneration, hire, sale, boarding, riding or show. Key items: Add ponies. Horse shows is a supportive definition to commercial stables Limited to properties with access to a state highway system and 10 acres. Horse shows Events open to paying guests and the general public. This definition does not include programs for students in riding academies. 1
Animal, stables Stable, commercial Article 9 Regulations 1.5 acres per horse If less SE but must have 12 acre minimum lot If not on state road 5 boarded horses max No horse shows If on state road 5+ boarded horses Horse shows (10+ acre lot required) Up to 4 (10-20 acres) 4+ (20+ acres) 100 setback for activity areas and accessory structures Composting piles 100 from property lines and water resources Privat to commercial stable conversion 50 setback w/ evergreen buffer Article 9 Regulations: Staff suggests establishing a committee to review Supplemental Regulations to: Simplify, Est minimum lot size, Etc. 1
Animal, stables Stable, private A building and/or land, incidental to an existing residential, principal use, that shelters horses and/or ponies for the exclusive use of the occupants of the premises for noncommercial purposes. Key item: Add ponies. Currently only allowed as an accessory use. 1
Animal, stables Stable, private Article 9 Regulations 1.5 acres per horse If less SE but must have 12 acre minimum lot Composting piles 100 from property lines and water resources Article 9 Regulations: Staff suggests establishing a committee to review Supplemental Regulations at a later date to: Simplify, Add setbacks, Est minimum lot size, Etc. 1
Animal, stables Stable, commercial Stable, commercial w/ less than 1 1/2 acres per horse acreage reduction Stable, private Stable, private w/ less than 1 ½ acres per horse acreage reduction Districts C-1 C-2 RC-1 RC-2 SC-1 SF-1 MF-1 MH-1 B-1 B-2 B-4 I-1 RMX P P P P SE SE SE SE P P P P P P SE SE SE SE SE Fill used to highlight proposed changes 15
Animal Boarding/daycare/rescue Stables Chickens/Livestock Questions / Comments? Outdoor Outdoor Recreation Natural Areas Outdoor clubs 16
Animal, chickens/livestock Existing Chicken keeping Livestock, private use or enjoyment Livestock, private use or enjoyment w/ less than required acreage Proposed Domestic Backyard chicken keeping Livestock, private use or enjoyment Livestock, private use or enjoyment w/ acreage reduction 1
Animal, chickens/livestock Domestic Backyard chicken keeping The keeping of domestic chickens, defined herein, subject to the conditions specified in Section 9-26. Chicken keeping in other districts is regulated under "Livestock, private use or enjoyment" Key items: Name change Only applies to the SF-1 district 1
Animal, chickens/livestock Domestic Backyard chicken keeping Article 9 Lot size restrictions < 10,000 SF - Up to 4 female chickens (no roosters, capons, or crowing hens) 10,000 SF to 2 acre lots - 12 female chickens 2+ acres no maximum Must be fenced/enclosed area Not in the front yard / other setbacks apply Waste provisions Outdoor slaughtering prohibited Article 9 Regulations: No major changes proposed. Update to state: Backyard chickenkeeping in nonconforming mobile home parks is not permitted. Chicken-keeping in other districts is regulated under Livestock, private use or enjoyment 1
Animal, chickens/livestock Capon A neutered male chicken. Domestic chicken A chicken of the species Gallus gallus domesticus kept for the owner's personal enjoyment and/or source of meat and/or eggs. Key items: Supportive definitions No change Poultry All domestic fowl and game birds raised in captivity. 2
Animal, chickens/livestock Livestock, private use or enjoyment The keeping of livestock for noncommercial purposes which is incidental to an existing residential principal use. Chicken-keeping in the SF-1 district is regulated under Backyard chicken-keeping Key items: Currently allowed as a principal use. Do we want to continue to allow as a principal use? Currently no setbacks for structures and/or enclosures that houses animals. Do we want to add setbacks? 2
Animal, chickens/livestock Livestock Animals, and especially farm animals, raised for use, profit, or enjoyment including horses, ponies, buffalo, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, poultry and other similar domesticated animals. This definition does not include horses and ponies, which are regulated under stables, commercial and stables, private. Key items: Supportive definition Clarification that regulations related to horses/ponies are under stables 2
Animal, chickens/livestock Livestock, private use or enjoyment Article 9 Regulations Acreage requirements Buffalo/cattle 2 acres / animal for 1 st 5 1 acre / animal Sheep/goats/pigs 2 acres / 5 animals Poultry no minimum Other 1 acre / animal Must be in a fenced area Article 9 Regulations: Add - Backyard chicken-keeping in non-conforming mobile home parks is not permitted. Add Chicken-keeping in the SF- 1 district is regulated under Backyard chicken-keeping Separate grazing animals and nongrazing animals for acreage requirements. Setbacks for structures that house animals? 2
Animal, chickens & livestock Domestic Backyard chickenkeeping Livestock, private use or enjoyment Livestock, private w/ less than required acreage reduction Districts C-1 C-2 RC-1 RC-2 SC-1 SF-1 MF-1 MH-1 B-1 B-2 B-4 I-1 RMX P P P P P P SE SE SE SE Fill used to highlight proposed changes 24
Animal Boarding/daycare/rescue Stables Chickens/Livestock Questions / Comments? Outdoor Outdoor Recreation Natural Areas Outdoor clubs 25
Outdoor, recreation Existing Campground Commercial race tracks Open firing range Marina/boatyard Proposed Campground Camping unit Recreational vehicle Firing range, outdoor Firing range, indoor Marina Zoo 2
Outdoor, recreation Campground Any lot or land used, maintained, or held out to be public as a place for use for camping or lodging purposes, either equipped with camping units tents, tent houses, huts, cabins, cottages, campers, or trailers or not so equipped, and by whatever name same may be called whether any fee is charged for the use thereof or not. Key items: PC Discussion: Currently someone has to get a SE to camp on their property. Do we want to allow someone to camp on their property without a SE? Create Art 9 Differentiate between a campground and excluded short term owner use Identify allowable accessory uses Address sanitary facilities Min lot size? 2
Outdoor, recreation Camping unit Any tent, tent trailer, pickup camper, recreational vehicle, cabin, lean-to or similar structure designed as a temporary living accommodation for recreational and camping purposes established or maintained and operated in a campground for recreation, education, or vacation purposes. Recreational vehicle A vehicular-type portable camping unit without permanent foundation that can be towed, hauled, or driven and is primarily designed as a temporary living accommodation for recreational and camping purposes. Recreational vehicles include, but are not limited to, travel trailers, truck campers, camping trailers, and self propelled motor homes. This definition does not include manufactured homes or temporary portable storage containers. Key item: New supportive definitions 2
Outdoor, recreation Commercial race tracks Participant and/or spectator uses operated as a business. Typical uses include: animal racing facilities, motorized cart and motorcycle tracks, and motorized model airplane flying facilities. This definition does not include automobile race tracks. Key items: Not needed. Can be covered under Commercial outdoor entertainment, amusement or sports, major. 2
Outdoor, recreation Open Firing range, indoor or outdoor An area designed for the controlled discharge of shoulder weapons and/or pistols, and subject to the standards of the National Rifle Association, as provided for herein. Key items: More research needed and consultation with County Attorney to identify any state or federal codes that apply Consider the creation of an Art 9 Pull in SE req. A, P, Q, R Outdoor vs indoor requirements, Setbacks, Noise, Etc. 3
Outdoor, recreation Marina/boatyard A boating establishment located on a navigable waterway, which may provide covered or uncovered boat slips or dock space, dry boat storage, boat repairs and/or construction, marine fuel and lubricants, marine supplies, restaurants or refreshment facilities, boat and boat motor sales or rental and other uses clearly incidental to watercraft activities, sales and maintenance. Key items: Removed boatyard Would fall under Retail sales, outdoor P in B-1, B-4 and I-1 CUP in RC-1 Clarified that other uses not listed, but clearly incidental, would be permitted. 31
Outdoor, recreation Zoo Key items: Covered under Commercial outdoor entertainment, amusement or sports, major Large participant and/or spectator uses conducted in open or partially enclosed or screened facilities. Typical uses include sports arenas, motorized cart and motorcycle tracks, motor vehicle or animal racing facilities, and outdoor amusement parks. 3
Outdoor, recreation Districts C-1 C-2 RC-1 RC-2 SC-1 SF-1 MF-1 MH-1 B-1 B-2 B-4 I-1 RMX Campground SE SE SE SE Commercial race tracks SE SE SE Open Firing range, SE SE SE SE outdoor Firing range, indoor Marina / boatyard Zoo Commercial outdoor entertainment major Commercial indoor entertainment CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP P P/ CUP? P CUP? Fill used to highlight proposed changes 33
Animal Boarding/daycare/rescue Stables Chickens/Livestock Questions / Comments? Outdoor Outdoor Recreation Natural Areas Outdoor clubs 34
Outdoor, natural areas Existing Natural wildlife preserve Reservoirs and protected watershed areas Wildlife preserve Proposed Wetland mitigation bank 3
Outdoor, natural areas Natural wildlife preserve Any land, wetland, or water area, along with associated covenants and easements, established in order to retain such areas as suitable habitat for fish, plants, or other wildlife. Key items: Not needed. Can be covered under park or natural area A noncommercial, notfor-profit land or facility available to the public for a recreational, educational, cultural, natural, or aesthetic use purpose. Parks are permitted in all districts. 36
Outdoor, natural areas Reservoirs and protected watershed areas Key items: Not needed. Can be covered under park or natural area A noncommercial, not-forprofit land or facility available to the public for a recreational, educational, cultural, natural, or aesthetic use purpose. Parks are permitted in all districts. 37
Outdoor, natural areas Wetland mitigation bank A wetland area that has been restored, established, enhanced, or preserved for the purpose of providing compensation for impacts to wetlands. Key items: New use. Can have adjacent property impacts 38
Outdoor, natural areas Districts C-1 C-2 RC-1 RC-2 SC-1 SF-1 MF-1 MH-1 B-1 B-2 B-4 I-1 RMX Natural wildlife preserve Reservoirs and protected watershed areas Wetland mitigation bank P P P P P P P CUP CUP CUP Fill used to highlight proposed changes 39
Animal Boarding/daycare/rescue Stables Chickens/Livestock Questions / Comments? Outdoor Outdoor Recreation Natural Areas Outdoor clubs 40
Outdoor, clubs Existing Country club Yacht club Golf course Hunting clubs and fishing clubs Proposed Lodge halls and clubs Golf course Hunting clubs and fishing clubs Outdoor recreational club 4
Outdoor, clubs Country club A building, or portion thereof, or premises, often associated with a golf course, owned and operated for social, organizational, or recreational purposes primarily for the exclusive use of members and their guests. Key items: Not needed. Can be covered under Lodge halls and clubs A building or property, or portion thereof, for use by civic or social clubs, fraternal or sororal organizations, and similar organizations, primarily for the use of members and guests. Social clubs can be are often associated with a golf course, marina, tennis courts, and/or swimming pools. These are permitted by: SE in C-2, RC-1, RC-2 and SC-1 P in B-1, B-2, B-4 and RMX 42
Outdoor, clubs Yacht club A building or portion thereof or premises, often associated with marina facilities, owned and operated for social, organizational, or recreational purposes primarily for the exclusive use of members and their guests. Key items: Not needed. Can be covered under Lodge halls and clubs A building or property, or portion thereof, for use by civic or social clubs, fraternal or sororal organizations, and similar organizations, primarily for the use of members and guests. Social clubs can be are often associated with a golf course, marina, tennis courts, and/or swimming pools. These are permitted by: SE in C-2, RC-1, RC-2 and SC-1 P in B-1, B-2, B-4 and RMX 43
Outdoor, clubs Golf course A publicly or privately owned course on which the game of golf is played, together with such necessary and usual accessory uses as a club house, caretakers' dwelling, dining and refreshment facilities, and other such uses provided that the operation of such facilities is incidental and subordinate to the operation of a golf course. Key item: No change 44
Outdoor, clubs Hunting clubs and fishing clubs Uses and structures which serve as social and organizational gathering spots for persons engaged in hunting, or fishing, or similar outdoor activity. This definition does not include open firing ranges which are defined herein. Key items: Removal of other similar outdoor activities into new use. 45
Outdoor, clubs Outdoor recreational club Uses and structures which serve as social and organizational gathering spots for members and guests engaged outdoor recreational activities, sports, and events. This definition does not include commercial recreation and amusement enterprises or open firing ranges which are defined herein. Key items: New use Includes motorized vehicles 46
Outdoor, natural areas Districts C-1 C-2 RC-1 RC-2 SC-1 SF-1 MF-1 MH-1 B-1 B-2 B-4 I-1 RMX Country club SE SE SE SE Yacht club SE SE SE SE Golf course SE SE SE SE Hunting clubs and fishing clubs SE P? P P P SE? Outdoor recreational club SE? SE? SE? Lodge halls and social clubs SE SE SE SE P SE P P P Fill used to highlight proposed changes 47
Animal Boarding/daycare/rescue Stables Chickens/Livestock Questions / Comments? Outdoor Outdoor Recreation Natural Areas Outdoor clubs 48
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