Land Development Ordinance - Amended 4-2-2024

ii. Screen and Accessory Uses. No part of any theater screen, projection booth, or other accessory use building shall be located closer than 500 feet to any adjacent residential zoning district, or closer than 100 feet to any adjacent nonresidential zoning district. C. Adjacent Thoroughfare Requirement. Any proposed drive-in movie theater must be adjacent and have access to a Type 9 or greater thoroughfare classification as defined in §9-1602, b., (3) Thoroughfare Classifications.

D. Screen Orientation and Height.

i. The theater screen shall not face a major street or highway, and reservoir parking (stacking) space off the street shall be provided for patrons awaiting admission in an amount not less than 30% of the vehicular capacity of the theater.

ii. The screen shall be limited to the maximum building height allowed in the proposed zoning district, not to exceed 65 feet in height.

E. Nuisances Prohibited.

i. Sound. There shall be no amplified sound system used on the premises, except for emergency situations. Speaker boxes may be provided for patron’s vehicles.

ii. Headlights. The parking area within the theater grounds shall be designed and oriented to prevent headlights from shining onto adjacent properties.

iii. Adult Films Prohibited.

iv. Sale and Consumption of Alcohol . Alcoholic beverages may be sold on premises but shall only be consumed within a designated area to be established on the site plan.

F. Items to be Determined as part of the Special Use Permit. These items are particular to the project and should be considered on an individual basis as part of the Special Use Permit proceedings.

i. Accessory Uses. Accessory uses like concession stands, play structures, and mobile restaurants shall be allowed as defined in Article F Use Regulations.

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