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Conway City Zoning Code

§ 190-25

Mountain Conservation Overlay MCO District.

The MCO District is primarily designed to preserve scenic mountain areas. Land uses permitted in this district are represented in the Permitted Use Table included as an attachment to this chapter.
A. 
District boundaries and map.
(1) 
District boundaries. The Mountain Conservation District shall consist of all land north and east of the Saco River which is above 800 feet in elevation, referenced to the North American Vertical Datum of 1929.
(2) 
District map. The MCO District Map is included as an attachment to this chapter.
B. 
In areas where the MCO District overlays the Recreational Resort District, the following uses shall also be permitted:
(1) 
Alpine ski trails.
(2) 
Alpine ski lifts.
(3) 
Snowmaking equipment.
(4) 
Night ski lighting.
C. 
Excavation shall be prohibited in the Mountain Conservation District.
D. 
Helicopters. A special exception may be granted for helicopter operations for construction and survey work, where no other practical method is available to do the work, and for special events such as the visit of a dignitary, recreational events such as ski, tennis, equine or golf events, or some other events of a short-term nature. No approval for a special exception shall be granted unless the ZBA makes a finding that the helicopter use will not constitute a nuisance or hazard to Town residents and their property.