A. Intent: The intent of the C district is to provide for the conservation of the land in its natural flora and fauna.
B. Permitted Uses: The only uses permitted in a C district are uses which enhance the conservation of the land and its natural flora and fauna. No structures or improvements other than drainage improvements are permitted in a C district except as a special use.
C. Special Uses: The following special uses are allowed in a C district only if approved by the board of trustees:
1. Nature Centers, if intended to educate the public about the particular land features of the area surrounding the Nature Center.
2. Parking areas for Nature Centers.
3. Structures intended for research leading to preservation of the natural features, flora and fauna of the area. This includes such efforts as banding or otherwise marking birds and animals to determine migration patterns, research into reasons for presently occurring stimulation or inhibition of indigenous vegetation growth.
4. Footpaths, trails, bridges, boardwalks, observation decks, bicycle trails and similar structures or improvements.
D. Prohibited Uses: All uses which are not expressly permitted are prohibited except where permitted by a special use permit.
E. Creation Of New Conservation Districts: A conservation district may be established on private property with the concurrence of the property owner. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)