The Conservancy District is established to preserve and perpetuate the open state of certain areas such as low land swamps, marshes and wetlands, floodplains and stream beds, slopes, bluffs, wooded areas, native or restored prairie, parks, passive recreation areas, wildlife habitat and other areas of ecological, scenic or recreational value which, because of their unique physical features or location, are deemed desirable to be retained for the benefit of this and future generations.

The Conservancy District is intended to be limited by structural development in order to preserve the natural character of the land and for its value to wildlife, water conservation, flood control, forestry and other purposes of this district that are appropriate to the physical characteristics of the land.

Regulations of the Conservancy District are intended not only to preserve and perpetuate open space land and water areas consistent with the intent and purpose of this chapter, but also to protect the community and Town from costs and consequences which may be incurred when unsuitable development occurs in such areas.

Open space.

Public parks, picnic areas and passive recreational uses.

Botanical garden or similar outdoor exhibits and scientific plant study.

Interpretive and/or research center for historical, natural or social sciences.

Essential services.

Mobile support structures and facilities.

Public safety.

Solar energy system.

Wind energy system.

Campground, public.

Lot area and width.

Yards.

Building height and area.

Structural limitations.

Conservation is permitted within all districts.

Property owners may rezone into the Conservancy District with approval of a petition for amendment to the Chapter 170 Zoning Map.

This Conservancy District is not the conservation easement program nor limited to open space designations under Town of St. Joseph Chapter 168, Subdivision of Land.