Chapter 17.47
OUTDOOR SHOOTING RANGE OVERLAY ZONE
Sections:
17.47.010 What this chapter does.
17.47.020 Purpose and objective.
17.47.060 Additional components.
17.47.010 What this chapter does.
This chapter contains land use provisions that regulate the development of outdoor shooting ranges on properties appropriately zoned. [Ord. O-04-2022 § 2 (Exh. A)].
17.47.020 Purpose and objective.
The purpose of the outdoor shooting range overlay zone is to provide for the locational control and safety standards for outdoor shooting ranges, and to provide proper buffering and protection for neighboring development and uses. [Ord. O-04-2022 § 2 (Exh. A)].
17.47.030 Rezone criteria.
In addition to meeting the rezoning requirements in Chapter 17.90 EMMC, the following criteria shall be considered when evaluating proposed rezones to the outdoor shooting range overlay zone:
A. Proximity to Residential. Applicant shall provide proof that proposal is not located too close to residential development and that the proposed use may be safely accomplished on site without putting neighboring developments in danger.
B. Property Size. Properties shall generally be at least 10 acres in size; however, the city council may consider mitigating factors in approving the rezone on a smaller parcel.
C. Underlaying Zoning. The outdoor shooting range overlay zone shall only be considered on lots with the following underlaying zoning:
1. Agriculture.
2. Industrial.
3. Open space – natural. [Ord. O-04-2022 § 2 (Exh. A)].
17.47.040 Standards.
A. Liability. Range operator/owner assumes all liability for the operation of outdoor shooting ranges.
B. Access to the facility shall be from a public right-of-way or road.
C. The applicant shall submit a plan of operations for the shooting range, including all ancillary uses and activities. Such plan shall include a health and safety plan that addresses the safety and security of patrons, guests, staff, and persons on adjacent parcels or lots of land.
D. Applicant shall provide documentation to demonstrate that such facility has been designed, and shall be operated, to contain, on-site, all projectiles and debris caused by firing ammunition.
E. Food services, as well as groceries, sporting goods, merchandise, guns, and ammunition shall only be provided or sold to patrons, guests, staff, or operators of the facility.
F. Outdoor shooting ranges may be exempted from commercial design standards by the city council.
G. Outdoor shooting ranges shall not be located within one-quarter of a mile of the wildlife corridor. [Ord. O-04-2022 § 2 (Exh. A)].
17.47.050 Safety regulations.
A. The range shall conform to all federal, state, and industry regulations and standards for health and safety.
B. Material and construction shall be designed and certified to capture all fired rounds.
C. No ammunition shall be permitted to be fired that exceeds the certified design specifications of the range.
D. No alcoholic beverages shall be sold, consumed, or permitted on the premises.
E. A written log of all range users shall be maintained by the range operator.
F. Minors shall not be permitted on the shooting range unless accompanied by a responsible adult at all times, and at no time shall a child under the age of eight be permitted to discharge or handle firearms on the shooting range.
G. On-site supervision and monitoring shall be provided by the range operator/owner.
H. Applicant shall submit a fire mitigation and safety plan.
I. Use of exploding incendiary targets (such as Tannerite) is discouraged. [Ord. O-04-2022 § 2 (Exh. A)].
17.47.060 Additional components.
In addition to the above an outdoor shooting range may include the following components:
A. A retail component for the sale (and on-site rental) of firearms, ammunition and other accessories related to firearms. Such facility shall comply with all licensing and operation requirements of the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), state agencies, and other regulator organizations.
B. Classroom facilities to be used for community education, public forums, and seminars on gun safety and use.
C. Restaurant or dining component.
D. Event facilities.
E. Office, gathering/event spaces, restrooms.
F. Shooting platforms.
G. Storage structures.
H. Outdoor shooting ranges shall be permitted to reclaim brass, copper, steel, lead and other materials commonly associated with shooting. [Ord. O-04-2022 § 2 (Exh. A)].