(A) O-C Open Space and Conservation Districts are designed to protect the natural resources and to encourage the preservation of sizable hills, stream and river valleys, and wooded areas of the municipality, for conservation, recreation and other open space, water-related or historic purposes. Therefore, the regulations are intended to control permitted development so as to prevent construction which would detract from the appearance, increase the hazard of fire or flooding, or be detrimental to the environmental character of the area.
(B) A building may be erected, altered or used and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the following purposes, and no other:
(1) Woodland, game preserve, stream valley or river bank conservation and stabilization, or other conservation uses;
(2) Agricultural uses;
(3) Public park or recreation area owned and operated by a governmental agency; and
(4) Public park or recreation area operated by a private agency; or private park or recreation area operated by a private agency; only when authorized by a special exception;
(1986 Code, § 1321.08) (Ord. passed 1-28-1991)