SECTION 400A
CONSERVATION ZONE
SECTION 400A.1
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE CONSERVATION ZONE
The Conservation Zone is a two-tier zone. It is established to protect the land areas along
the Rocky Fork River. It is also the intent of this District to conserve open land areas
which have unique features for recreational use yet will become more valuable and scarce
as the metropolitan area, of which Madison Township is a part, becomes more urbanized.
The C 1 Zone variations are intended to be applied to areas located outside of the
conservation lands (hazard lands, floodplain and steep slopes) as well as other areas
which are not environmentally significant as well as to the township and private parks
with no or few structures. The variation is also applied to the township and private parks
with structures and includes a broader range of larger uses which can generate more
traffic and activity. It is the only variation which permits structures. All of the other zone
variations permit very limited or no structures. The C 1 Zone variation is also applied to
cemeteries which have no alternative uses.
The C 2 Zone variations are the most restrictive open space variations and are applied to
lands which have physical and/or environmental constraints to development. A very
limited range of structures is permitted subject to site specific studies. The C 2 Zone
variation is intended to be applied to hazard lands; specifically the floodway, steep slopes
and lands that may be subject to erosion as well as landfills and contaminated sites. The
variation is intended to provide for development of low impact recreational facilities that
do not normally include structures or buildings, and require locations within or adjacent
to the floodplain. Buildings may require flood proofing, dry and safe access, etc. if
located in flood fringe areas.
The C 2 Zone variation also applies to important natural features and functions that have
been recognized by the Township Trustees as being of township-wide or regional
significance. These include Environmentally Significant Areas; Significant Woodlands;
Locally Significant Wetlands; Significant Wildlife Habitat; Habitat of Vulnerable
Species; River Stream and Ravine corridors; Upland Corridors; and Fish Habitat and
Naturalization Areas. In order to protect the identified features and functions, permitted
activity is limited to a range of low-impact uses associated with passive recreation,
conservation and ecosystem management. Development and site alteration is permitted
only if it has been demonstrated through the appropriate study that there will be no
negative impacts on the features and functions for which the area has been identified.
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SECTION 400A.2
PERMITTED USES
No person shall erect or use any building (where permitted) or structure (where
permitted), or use any land or cause or permit any building or structure to be erected or
used, or cause or permit any land to be used , in any variation for any use other that the
following uses:
1)
C1
The following are permitted uses in the C1 Zone variation:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
2)
Conservation lands and Conservation works
Cultivation of land for agricultural/horticulture purposes
Recreational golf courses, driving ranges or mini golf courses
Private Parks or public parks
Recreational buildings associated with conservation lands and public parks
Campgrounds
Public swimming pools
Riding stables
Batting cages
Go kart tracks with structures
Tennis courts
Cemeteries
C2
The following are permitted uses in the C 2 Zone variation:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
Conservation lands and conservation works
Managed woodlots
Golf courses without structures
Go kart track without structures
Private parks without structures
Public parks without structures
Recreational golf course without structures
Cultivation or use of land for horticulture purposes, agriculture including
dairying, farming, pasturage, apiculture, floriculture, viticulture, animal
and poultry husbandry.
i)
Sports field with out structures
j)
Passive recreation uses which include hiking trails and multi-use pathways
k)
Water conservation uses including water supply works, flood control and
water protection works, fish and game hatcheries and preserves, and other uses similar in
character with the above specified uses.
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SECTION 400A.3
REGULATIONS
No person shall erect or use any building or structure, or use any land or cause or permit
any building or structure to be erected or used or cause or permit any land to be used, in
any Conservation Zone variation except in conformity with the regulations set out in this
section.
1)
LANDS WITH BOTH ECOLOGICAL AND HAZARDOUS CONSTRAINTS
In situations where C 2 Zone variation is applied to hazardous lands including
floodway, flood fringe, and steep slopes, the hazardous features will still need to be
addressed / studied as a result of any development or site alterations.
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