The purpose of this District is to provide areas within the City for the preservation of sensitive natural areas and the protection of wetlands and wildlife habitat. The Conservancy District may be applied to either public or private land where appropriate. Areas included in the Conservancy District are unsuitable for residential, business, industrial, and most institutional development due to flooding, high water table, wetland conditions, restrictive soil conditions, steep slopes, significant and valuable vegetation and/or wildlife habitat. (1998 Code)

Permanent open space

Public and private natural conservation and wildlife management areas. (1998 Code)

Camping and picnic areas.

Nature centers and administrative buildings.

Other public uses.

Recreation and interpretive trail systems.

Utility uses such as dams, power plants, transmission lines, pipe lines, drainage aids, bridges and culverts. (1998 Code)