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DRA'FT --PROPOSED BY MOTOR SPORT COMMITTEE-Revised by Planning Commission 3-21-02 MOTOR SPORT FACILITY ORDINANCE This ordinance covers motor sport activities, which include operation of dirt bikes, all terrain vehicles, mud trucks, and racecars used for recreation on private property in the unincorporated areas of the County. Subdivision 1. Definitions: Track: A course built for the operation of motorized vehicles which operate in a repetitive, continuous manner or an area where recreational motorized vehicles, through their repetitive use have altered or changed the natural contour of the landscape and created a clearly identifiable track. Subdivision 2. Permitted sites Sites which meet the following criteria are permitted uses in Sherburne County, unless prohibited by a more restrictive ordinance through another municipality: 1. The parcel of land is not in a residential subdivision. 2. The track must be located a minimum of 1,000 feet from any residence, except that of the owner. The track must be located a minimum of 1,000 feet from a livestock shelter and/or or arena, except that of the owner. Landowners wishing to hold a single day or week-end motor sport event must apply for a special conditional use permit. 5. There must be a 50' minimum setback from a track to the property line. Subdivision 3. License Sites that do not meet the minimum criteria for a permitted use, may not operate without a license from the Sherbume County Sheriff. Approval of this license is subject to an investigation and may include restrictions deemed necessary by the County Sheriff. A motor sport license, as referred to in this ordinance is valid for one year. The license will be renewed without charge on a yearly basis, contingent on a satisfactory review. The initial license fee will be set yearly by the Sherbume County Board of Commissioners Minimum criteria for obtaining a license include: 1. A 25' setback Will be maintained from the track and the property line. 2. A 500 setback must be met from the track and the nearest residence, excluding.that of the owner. A 500 setback must be met from the track and a livestock shelter and/or arena, except that of the owner. Hours for operating the recreational vehicle will be limited from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Saturdays from 1:00 p:m. to 3:00 p.m.