Land Development Ordinance - Amended 9-2-2025

F. A Special Use Permit is required for operation in the Resource Conservation (RC), and Residential Agricultural (RA) Zoning Districts.

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Drive-In Theater.

A. Minimum Lot Size. The minimum zoning lot size required for a drive-in movie theater use shall be five (5) acres.

B. Setbacks.

i. Parking. A minimum setback of 80 feet to any adjacent property line shall be required for all parking areas.

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 Street Access Requirement. Any proposed drive-in movie theater must be adjacent and have access to a Type 9 or greater street as defined in Article M Thoroughfares, Drainage & Utility Standards, §9-1602 General Standards, b. Streets & Pedestrian Classifications, (3) Street 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.

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