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Cambridge Village City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

52 - C CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

Sections:


17.52.010 - Purpose.

This district is intended to preserve the natural state of scenic areas in the village and to prevent the uncontrolled, uneconomical spread of residential or other development, and to help discourage intensive development of marginal lands so as to prevent hazards to public and private property.

(Prior code § 13-1-51(a))

17.52.020 - Permitted uses.

The following uses of land are permitted in the conservancy district, except as may be prohibited within a federal floodplain area:

A.

Harvesting of wild crops, such as wild rice, marsh hay, ferns, moss, berries, tree fruits and tree seeds.

B.

The management of wildlife, including waterfowl, fish and other similar lowland animals and non-residential buildings used solely in conj unction with such activities.

C.

Forestry and the management of forests.

D.

Conservancy parks, picnic areas, hiking trails, bridle paths, and areas of scenic, historic or scientific value.

(Prior code § 13-1-51(b))

17.52.030 - Conditional uses.

The following are permitted as conditional uses in the conservancy district:

A.

Dams, flowages, ponds, and water storage and water pumping facilities.

B.

Power plants deriving their power from the flow of water and transmission lines and other facilities accessory thereto.

C.

Utilities such as but not restricted to telephone, telegraph, power or other transmission lines.

D.

Piers, docks and boathouses.

E.

Relocation of any watercourse.

F.

Filling, drainage or dredging of wetlands, provided that this shall conform to any shoreland zoning ordinance enacted pursuant to Section 59.971, Wis. Stats.

G.

Removal of topsoil or peat.

H.

Cranberry bogs.

I.

Camping grounds open to the public.

J.

Golf courses.

K.

Agricultural and animal husbandry.

(Prior code § 13-1-51(c))

17.52.040 - Specifications.

There are no setback, lot size, or other dimensional standards applicable in the conservancy district.

(Prior code § 13-1-51(d))