The purpose of the Conservancy District is to provide adequate natural areas for the drainage of surface and stormwaters, and to protect and promote the general health, safety and welfare of the community and to protect natural resource areas containing swamp, wildlife habitat and natural water or drainage courses. The following regulations shall apply in C-1 Districts. All structures and setbacks in the Conservancy District shall be approved by the Town Board.

Permitted uses shall be as defined in Table 5: Land Use Regulations and Matrix of Land Uses.[1]

Any use allowed in the C-1 District shall meet the regulations of this district and the other articles of this chapter as determined by the Town of Ledgeview Zoning Administrator. Other permits may be required by local or state agencies.

The degrees of flood protection intended to be provided by this chapter is considered reasonable for normal water or flooding levels. This chapter does not imply that areas adjacent to district boundaries or uses permitted within such a district will always be free from flooding or water damage, nor shall this chapter create a liability on the part of the Town or any official or employee thereof for any flood or water damages that may result from reliance or compliance with this chapter.