Permitted open space uses

The open space in a conservation development shall be devoted only to conservation purposes; for park and passive recreation uses; or for the preservation and management of agricultural, habitat or forestry resources. The following provisions shall apply:

• • A. Any agricultural use listed in Table 6-1 - Permitted Uses in Subsection III - Agricultural Uses. Uses marked with a Y are permitted by right; uses marked with an S are permitted by special use permit; uses marked with an N are prohibited in a conservation development.

  • B. In all conservation developments, the uses listed below shall be permitted by right within the open space areas.

• Reservations for the production or protection of wildlife, including conservation lands, wildlife preserves, forest management activities and woodlots.

• Passive recreation, hiking trails and walking trails.

• • C. In all zoning districts where conservation developments are permitted, stormwater drainage areas may also be allowed in open space areas subject to the approval of the planning commission in accordance with the applicable provisions of the subdivision and land development regulations.

  • D. Buildings, structures, parking areas or other impervious improvements which are accessory to and subordinate to a permitted open space use may be located on any open space lot provided that, in all cases, they occupy no more than two percent of the total open space area of the conservation development.

  • E. The required amount of open space in a conservation development shall be as provided in subsection 82-1509 B of this article, below.

(Ord. of 2-3-2025(1), § 1(Exh. A))