There is hereby created a new Zoning Code Article XXIII that designates a new Township zone known as Outdoor Recreation Conservation. The purpose of the Outdoor Recreation Conservation Zone is to promote the continuation of open space and natural features adjacent to fully developed residential areas; to provide relief from the stress of nearby urban development and to provide for the retention of flora and fauna habitat; to provide for forest preservation; and to provide for porous open ground for water absorption in an area that is developed close to New Jersey freshwater wetlands and too close to flood zones.

Block 1103, Lots 2, 6.01, 2.011, 2.014, 8.03, 2.012, 2.013, 10, 16.01 and Block 1003, Lots 6 and 7.04 are hereby zoned as Outdoor Recreation Conservation.

Principal permitted uses in the Outdoor Recreation Conservation Zone are:

Permitted accessory uses are:

The minimum gross tract area shall be 247 acres.

The lands located at Block 1103, Lots 2, 6.01, 2.011, 2.014, 8.03, 2.012, 2.013, 10, 16.01 and Block 1003, Lots 6 and 7.04 are hereby directed to be designated on the Mount Laurel Township Zoning Map as Outdoor Recreation Conservation and the Township Engineer is directed forthwith to make these changes.