§ 153.090 CONSERVATION - CONS.
   (A)   Purpose. The purpose of the Conservation District is to encourage the preservation of, and continued use of, the land for conservation purposes in its natural state, and to prohibit intrusive development of the land in areas with alluvial soils, perennial streams, or that are subject to flooding or considered wetlands.
   (B)   District dimensions. 
 
Water Body
District Shall Be Measured on Each Side from
Black River
300 ft. from center of river, north of intersection with SR 1552
Black River
200 ft. from center of river, south of intersection with SR 1552
Cape Fear River
500 ft. from water’s edge at normal flow
Other major creeks
200 ft. from each side of main channel
 
   (C)   Exemptions. Lots in subdivisions established prior to the date of adoption of zoning at the same location (July 18, 1988, June 5, 2000, June 18, 2007, or June 15, 2009) will be exempt from the no building requirements of the Conservation District, but shall adhere to the use and setback requirements of the RA-30 Zoning District, and all provisions of this chapter applicable to the District.
(Ord. passed 10-17-2011)