A.

Purpose. The Conservation (CNS) District is intended to protect and conserve environmentally sensitive areas that are to be left in an essentially natural state. Only those activities and uses that reinforce this character and are compatible with the continuing conservation of the natural resources located within this district are permitted.

B.

Permitted uses. No building or structure, or part thereof, within the district shall be erected, altered or used, or land used in whole or in part for other than one or more of the following specific uses subject to all other applicable standards and requirements contained in this chapter:

(1)

Passive outdoor recreational uses such as wildlife sanctuaries and feeding stations, nature centers and trails, outdoor research stations and walkways.

(2)

Fishing, boating and camping facilities by conditional use approval.

(3)

Structures used for flood control, drainage and water storage.

(4)

Wetlands and wildlife habitat reconstruction.

(5)

Uses which do not impair the natural environment or disturb the natural ecosystem of the area and which are not in conflict with applicable water management and wildlife protection policies of local, state and federal agencies.

(6)

Waterways.