It is recognized by this chapter that the principal use of certain open areas within the village is and ought to be the development, management, and utilization of the natural resources base possessed by this area. In order that this value may be maintained and this use encouraged, this chapter has established, based upon a well considered plan, a zoning district design to regulate the location of buildings and structures and the use of parcels and lots in order to protect the natural resources, natural habitats of wildlife, waterways and waterbodies, agricultural capabilities, public and private recreation areas, and the public health, safety, and welfare, by reducing the hardships and burdens imposed upon the people of the village by the wanton destruction of resources, the improper and wasteful use of open land, wooded areas and the periodic flooding and overflow of creeks and streams. In addition, this District will help protect human life, prevent or minimize material losses, and reduce the cost to the public of rescue and relief efforts occasioned by unwise occupancy or construction of buildings in areas subject to periodic inundation, the areas being shown as flood plain by soil types as compiled by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service.

(Prior Code, § 761.01)

   The following buildings and structures and uses of parcels, lots, buildings, and structures are permitted in this District:

   (A)   Public and private conservation areas for the development, protection, and conservation of open space, watersheds, water, soil, forest, and wildlife resources;

   (B)   General and specialized farming and agricultural activities including the raising or growing of crops, products, and foodstuffs, and provided that any lot that is kept as idle crop land shall be so treated as to prevent soil erosion by wind or water;

   (C)   The raising or growing of plants, trees, shrubs, and nursery stock;

   (D)   Drives and parking areas;

   (E)   A sign in accordance with the regulations specified in § 152.341;

   (F)   Essential service structures, except as provided in § 152.283;

   (G)   Single-family dwellings, as specified in § 152.101(A); and

   (H)   Home occupations, as prescribed in § 152.101(D).

(Prior Code, § 761.02) Penalty, see § 10.99

   The following buildings and structures, and uses of parcels, lots, buildings, and structures, are permitted in this District subject to obtaining a conditional use permit as provided in §§ 152.270 through 152.303:

   (A)   Public or private forest preserves, game refuges, golf courses, parks, camping grounds, playgrounds or other recreation purpose;

   (B)   The growing, stripping, and removal of sod, provided that the lot or portion thereof shall be seeded after stripping by fall of the same year in which it was stripped so as to reduce the actual or potential erosion of soil by water or wind;

   (C)   The removal of soil, sand, gravel, and other materials;

   (D)   Country clubhouses, swimming pools, bath houses, and the sale of food, beverages, and recreation equipment which is incidental and accessory to a recreational use;

   (E)   Landfills;

   (F)   All buildings and structures accessory and incidental to permitted uses in this District; and

   (G)   Cellular communications towers, including antennas.

(Prior Code, § 761.03) Penalty, see § 10.99

   The following regulations shall apply in an OAC Open Space, Agricultural, and Waterbody Conservation District:

   (A)   Lot area. No building or structure shall be established on any lot less than one and one-half acres in area;

   (B)   Lot width. The minimum lot width shall be 200 feet;

   (C)   Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 10%;

   (D)   Yard and setback requirements.

      (1)   Front yard. Not less than 60 feet from the right-of-way line;

      (2)   Side yard. Least width of either side yard shall not be less than 30 feet, except in the case of a corner lot where the side yard on the road or street side shall not be less than 60 feet;

      (3)   Rear yard. Not less than 50 feet; and

      (4)   Application. The above requirements shall apply to every lot, building, or structure.

   (E)   Height. No building or structure shall exceed three stories or 40 feet;

   (F)   Off-street parking. Required off-street parking as required in § 152.086;

   (G)   Manufactured homes. See § 152.103(H); and

   (H)   Preservation of environmental quality. As required in §§ 152.070 through 152.087, and in a flood plain as indicated by soil types, the construction or location of bridges, outdoor equipment, bleachers, and similar outdoor equipment or appurtenances, storage of materials and equipment is prohibited unless the elements would not cause any significant obstruction to the flow or reduction in the impoundment capacity of the flood plain.

(Prior Code, § 761.04) Penalty, see § 10.99