§ 25-2-672. TOWN LAKE PARK REGULATIONS.


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  • (A)

    Development of a natural area described in Section 25-2-671 (Town Lake Park Terms) is limited to:

    (1)

    nature trails with interpretive signs and facilities;

    (2)

    surface parking with pervious material;

    (3)

    maintenance and improvement of environmental quality, including fencing and wildlife and vegetation management; and

    (4)

    general park support and maintenance.

    (B)

    Development of a neighborhood park described in Section 25-2-671 ( Town Lake Park Terms ) is limited to:

    (1)

    walking, exercise, and bicycle trails;

    (2)

    surface parking and access roads;

    (3)

    picnic facilities;

    (4)

    general neighborhood park uses, including playing fields, ball courts, swimming pools, and playscapes;

    (5)

    concessions primarily serving an adjacent neighborhood, including food vending, bicycle rentals, and sports equipment rentals;

    (6)

    cultural facilities primarily serving an adjacent neighborhood;

    (7)

    maintenance and improvement of environmental quality, including stream bank stabilization, fencing, and wildlife and vegetation management; and

    (8)

    general park support and maintenance.

    (C)

    Development of a community park described in Section 25-2-671 ( Town Lake Park Terms ) is limited to:

    (1)

    development permitted in a neighborhood park;

    (2)

    municipal swimming pools and associated facilities;

    (3)

    concessions designed to attract individuals from throughout the city, including boat rentals, food vending, dining facilities, special sports facilities, and special recreational facilities;

    (4)

    surface parking and parking structures;

    (5)

    performance and special events facilities;

    (6)

    specialized facilities, including facilities that serve the handicapped, private nonprofit recreational facilities that serve the general public, and private park enhancement facilities;

    (7)

    an internal park road system, with grade-separated intersections if required;

    (8)

    athletic facilities, including multipurpose sports fields and exercise courses;

    (9)

    maintenance and improvement of environmental quality, including stream bank stabilization, fencing, and wildlife and vegetation management; and

    (10)

    general park support and maintenance.

    (D)

    Development of a cultural park described in Section 25-2-671 ( Town Lake Park Terms ) is limited to:

    (1)

    cultural facilities and special event and performance areas;

    (2)

    parking structures and limited surface parking;

    (3)

    concessions that are designed to attract people from throughout the city, that are mobile, temporary, or located in a building described in the Town Lake Park Plan, and that require a small amount of space, including pushcarts selling food or flowers, temporary vending stands for special events, and museum gift shops;

    (4)

    walking, exercise, and bicycle paths;

    (5)

    an internal park transportation system;

    (6)

    maintenance and improvement of environmental quality, including stream bank stabilization, fencing, and wildlife and vegetation management; and

    (7)

    general park support and maintenance.

    (E)

    Development of an urban waterfront described in Section 25-2-671 ( Town Lake Park Terms ) is limited to:

    (1)

    plazas for performances and special events;

    (2)

    wide sidewalks for walking, exercising, and bicycle riding;

    (3)

    concessions that are designed to attract people from throughout the city, are mobile, temporary, or located in a building described in the Town Lake Park Plan, and require a small amount of space, including pushcarts selling food or flowers, temporary vending stands for special events, and museum gift shops;

    (4)

    rowing facilities, boathouses, and similar water-related activities;

    (5)

    maintenance and improvement of environmental quality, including stream bank stabilization, fencing, and wildlife and vegetation management; and

    (6)

    general park support and maintenance.

    (F)

    Development of an area of Town Lake Park not included in a natural area, neighborhood park, community park, cultural park, or urban waterfront described in Section 25-2-671 ( Town Lake Park Terms ) is limited to:

    (1)

    walking, exercise, and bicycle trails;

    (2)

    picnic facilities;

    (3)

    surface parking of pervious material and park access roads; and

    (4)

    general park support and maintenance.

    (G)

    This section does not apply to a community events use.

Source: Section 13-2-228.1; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 990902-57; Ord. 031211-11.