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Harrisville City Zoning Code

11.07 Open

Space Zone

11.07.010 Purpose And Intent

The Open Space Zone (O-1) is specifically intended to encourage the preservation of a natural environment in an otherwise urban setting; to hold for future generations open space in which plants and animals can be protected and studied; to inhibit erection of unnecessary buildings on a flood plain, on areas of severe slope, and areas of fault line and rock slides; to provide suitable areas for recreation and relaxation; to preserve historic, cultural and artistic areas and to alleviate stream pollution.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 255 on 11/26/1991
Amended by Ord. 412 on 9/8/2009

11.07.020 Permitted Uses

  1. Agriculture.
  2. Botanical or zoological garden.
  3. Conservation areas.
  4. Fishing ponds: private or public.
  5. Golf course.
  6. Horse raising, provided conducted in a pasture of at least one (1)
    acre size and with a maximum density of two (2) horse per acre.
  7. Public park, public recreation grounds and associated buildings,
    but not including privately owned commercial amusement business.
  8. Wildlife sanctuaries.
  9. Pedestrian, biking, equestrian trails.
  10. Other open undeveloped ares for community identify, hostoric, and cultural preservation.
  11. Local landmarks and historical areas
  12. Native undeveloped use.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 412 on 9/8/2009

11.07.030 Conditional Uses

The following uses shall be permitted only when authorized by a conditional use permit:
  1. Accessory buildings incidental to any permitted use.
  2. Public service building.
  3. Private park, playground, or recreation area.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 255 on 11/26/1991
Amended by Ord. 412 on 9/8/2009

11.07.040 Sign Regulations

The type, height, size and location of signs shall be in accordance with the regulations as set forth in the Land Use Ordinance.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 255 on 11/26/1991
Amended by Ord. 412 on 9/8/2009

255

412