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16 . Commercial recreation areas shall generally be located only in urban and rural centers , but they may be permitted in agri- cultural areas on non-prime soils or , in unique cases , on prime soils if the characteristics of the site are necessary for the functioning of the project . 17 . The policies regarding commercial recreation areas shall apply to all priviate recreation areas and to public recreation areas other than parks, which are intended to be retained in open space. 18 . Major commercial recreation areas shall be specifically designated Recreation on the General Plan map. a . These areas generally shall be distinguished by their large size , regional market, tourist orientation, unifying theme, and single major developer/owner . b. Any extension of the designated recreation area beyond that of the major development must, 1 ) remain subordinate to the major dev-:lopment, 2 ) contain only uses determined to support the major use, and 3 ) be coordinated with the major use in design and function to enhance the total recreation . C . Uses in designated recreation areas shall be limited to those which provide recreation experiences or which directly serve the recreation uses . Commercial uses shall not detract from the commercial areas of the urban and rural centers by providing for the routine commercial needs of the County' s residents . d. Approvals of recreation areas and facilities shall re- quire measures to mitigate potential nuisances , such as noise, dust or odor . e . The Planned District Zone shall be the appropriate zone to regulate major commercial recreation areas which are shown as Recreation on the General Plan Map. f . Residential development may be allowed in areas designated as Recreation on the General Plan: The resi- dential development shall be integrated into the recreational development and shall not detract from the main recreational use of the property; the density shall not exceed one dwelling unit per two gross acres . 19 . The Recreation designation on the General Plan Map for major commercial recreation areas shall be considered only at the time of a specific development proposal or for application to existing recreation areas . 20 . The following factors shall be considered prior to desig- nating an area as Recreation on the General Plan Map: need for a large amount of land, location in relation to population, impacts on surrounding lands and uses , growth inducement, and necessary infrastructure, including utilities and roadways . 25 Amended 4/11/85