(A) Purpose.
(1) The Conservation District is established to preserve the environment and natural character of the landscape within the district.
(2) Land within the district may be protected from development, but may also be used for trails, buffering between developed land uses and preserving valuable natural features. In addition, this district is to provide open space areas for passive, active and developed recreation activities.
(B) Uses-by-right. Uses-by-right include the following:
(1) Agricultural uses with the exception of animal feeding operations; provided no structures are necessary;
(2) Golf courses;
(3) Playgrounds; and
(4) Public and private parks, open space areas and natural features.
(C) Special review uses. Special review uses include the following:
(1) Recreation facilities, ball fields and the like;
(2) Fairgrounds;
(3) Fishing ponds;
(4) Parking areas for all uses in this district;
(5) Trails;
(6) Public utility distribution mains, lines and the like, which are underground facilities;
(7) Campground areas for tourists used for camper units, camp trailers and tents;
(8) Cemeteries;
(9) Outdoor theaters;
(10) Schools;
(11) Water and sewer treatment facilities;
(12) Water storage reservoirs;
(13) Other recreation uses, with or without accompanying structures;
(14) Concession stands, club houses and commercial sales related to recreational uses locate inside or attached to club houses, fairgrounds buildings and other similar uses;
(15) Correctional facility; and
(16) Major facilities of a public utility, as defined in this chapter.
(Ord. 2-98, passed 4-22-1998) Penalty, see § 153.999