The purpose of this district is to provide areas within the city for the preservation of sensitive natural areas and the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat. The conservancy district (CD) may be applied to either public or private land. Areas included in the conservancy district are generally deemed unsuitable for residential, commercial, industrial, and most institutional development, due to flooding, high water table, restrictive soil conditions, steep, very steep and severe slopes, significant and valuable vegetation and/or wildlife habitat. (Ord. 1265, 5-22-2012)

Permanent open space.

Public and private natural conservation and wildlife management areas. (Ord. 244, 11-15-1982)

Accessory solar energy systems pursuant to section 10-7-29 of this title.

Expansion of existing uses which are not in conformity with district use provisions.

Nature centers and administration buildings.

Recreational and interpretive trail systems.

Utility uses.

Other public uses. (Ord. 244, 11-15-1982; amd. Ord. 1379, 3-8-2016)

Setbacks in parentheses apply adjacent to residential districts.

(Ord. 1265, 5-22-2012)

Not more than thirty percent (30%) of the gross lot area may be of an impervious surface. (Ord. 1265, 5-22-2012)

1. Public Or Private Structures: In no case shall a public or private structure occupy more than twenty percent (20%) of the land within any separate parcel of land zoned CD.
2. Additional Or Increased Development Standards: If in its review of site and building for developments within the CD, the city finds that the protection of natural features warrants performance standards beyond that which would be provided by applicable setback, buffering and related standards, the city may require additional or increased development standards to protect such features. (Ord. 244, 11-15-1982; amd. Ord. 1265, 5-22-2012)
3. Commercial Buildings: Commercial buildings shall comply with the building design and material requirements of subsection 10-19-1(A) of this title. (Ord. 1265, 5-22-2012)
4. Mechanical Equipment: Mechanical equipment (ground mounted and rooftop) shall meet the following requirements:
   1. Rooftop mechanical equipment shall not exceed the building height standards by more than ten feet (10') for a single-story building or fifteen feet (15') for a multiple-story building.
   2. All private ground mounted equipment shall be one hundred percent (100%) screened from view from adjacent properties and the public right of way by enclosures constructed of durable and permanent materials with architectural elements (type, quality, and appearance) similar and compatible to the principal structure.
   3. All rooftop equipment shall be screened from view from across adjacent streets fifteen feet (15') behind the curb or adjacent properties at the property line.
   4. Rooftop equipment shall be one hundred percent (100%) screened by the building parapet, or the equipment shall be grouped behind an enclosure and set back a distance of one and one-half (1 1/2) times its height from any primary facade fronting a public street.
   5. Screens shall be made of durable, permanent materials (not including wood) that are compatible with the primary building materials.
   6. Exterior mechanical equipment, such as ductwork, shall not be located on primary building facades.
5. Private Trash And Recyclables: Private trash and recyclable handling equipment shall meet the requirements of subsection 10-19-1(B) of this title.
6. Public Trash And Recycling Containers: Public trash and recycling containers subject to subsection 10-7-18(G) of this title.
7. External Loading Areas: External loading areas shall meet the requirements of subsection 10-19-1(H) of this title.
8. Outdoor Lighting: Within the conservancy district, all exterior building and parking lot lighting shall comply with section 10-7-36 of this title.
9. Landscaping: Within any conservancy district, development shall comply with the landscaping regulations of section 10-30A-8 and subsection 10-30A-9(E) of this title.
10. Height: No building or structure shall exceed thirty five feet (35') in height except as approved through a conditional use permit. (Ord. 1316, 4-8-2014)