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Clinton Township City Zoning Code

SPECIFICATIONS A

CONSERVATION DISTRICT

§ 152.140 PURPOSE.

   It is the purpose of these specifications to protect the public health, safety and general welfare by reducing the hardships and financial burdens caused by the periodic flooding of streams. The provisions of these specifications are intended to further locally the purpose of the Indiana Flood Control Act of 1945, being I.C. 14-28.
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§ 152.141 LOCATION.

   The boundaries of this district indicate the floodplain area which is susceptible to the risk of flooding. Exact boundaries are based upon flood elevations, topographic maps and aerial photographs.
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§ 152.142 PERMITTED USES.

   Permitted uses; provided, however, that no residential structure or permanent commercial and industrial structures are established and used.
   (A)   Customary agricultural uses; and
   (B)   Public parks, playgrounds and recreational areas and private recreational developments.
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§ 152.143 CONDITIONAL USES.

   (A)   Uses other than those listed above 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 § 152.260.
   (B)   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.
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§ 152.144 FUTURE CHANGES.

   As land within the Conservation District becomes sufficiently protected from the possibility of flooding, the rezoning of land so affected can be considered.
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