Attica City Zoning Code
18.30 Conservation
District
18.30.010 Purpose.
The purpose of these specifications is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare by reducing the hardships and financial burdens caused by the periodic flooding of streams. [Ord. 6, 1990 § 9-1; Code 1999 § 10-52.]
18.30.020 Location.
The boundaries of this district indicate the floodplain area which is susceptible to the risk of flooding. Exact boundaries are based upon flood evaluations, topographic maps, and aerial photographs. [Ord. 6, 1990 § 9-1; Code 1999 § 10-53.]
18.30.030 Permitted uses.
The following are permitted uses in conservation districts:
A. Customary agricultural uses;
B. Public parks, playgrounds and recreational areas and private recreational developments.
Provided, however, that no residential structure or permanent commercial and industrial structures are established and used. [Ord. 6, 1990 § 9-1; Code 1999 § 10-54.]
18.30.040 Conditional uses.
Uses other than those listed in AMC 18.30.030 may be permitted after approval by the Indiana Flood Control and Water Resources Commission, and after approval by the board of zoning appeals, in accordance with Chapter 18.75 AMC, Conditional Uses.
“Uses,” as used herein, includes the filling in of materials, the construction and use of commercial, industrial, and residential structures, and the industrial use of open ground. [Ord. 6, 1990 § 9-1; Code 1999 § 10-55.]
18.30.050 Future changes.
As land within the conservation district becomes sufficiently protected from the possibility of flooding, the rezoning of land so affected may be considered. [Ord. 6, 1990 § 9-1; Code 1999 § 10-56.]