Chapter 17.46
CO CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Sections:
17.46.020 Permitted principal uses.
17.46.030 Permitted accessory uses and structures.
17.46.050 Prohibited uses and structures.
17.46.060 Minimum lot requirements.
17.46.070 Minimum setback requirements.
17.46.090 Anadromous stream setbacks.
17.46.010 Intent.
The CO (conservation) district is intended to include only those public lands which have been identified as critical habitat for fish and wildlife by state or federal agencies. The primary use of these lands will be for the enhancement and protection of existing fish and wildlife habitats. Other acceptable uses in this district would include parks whose recreation activities and facilities would be passive in nature. “Passive” is defined as those activities which include wildlife viewing, nature walks, educational and interpretive uses and other uses that do not change the character of the land or disrupt fish and wildlife. Passive activities would be secondary to habitat protection and enhancement. (Ord. 03-15 § 21 (part): prior code § 30-29(a))
17.46.020 Permitted principal uses.
Because the principal use of this land is for wildlife protection and enhancement, these lands should be maintained in an undisturbed and natural state. (Ord. 03-15 § 21 (part): prior code § 30-29(b))
17.46.030 Permitted accessory uses and structures.
Weirs and other structures necessary for the study of or enhancement of habitats. (Ord. 03-15 § 21 (part): prior code § 30-29(c))
17.46.040 Conditional uses.
A. Vehicle pullouts, parking lots and access roads;
B. Pedestrian trails including boardwalks and viewing platforms;
C. Interpretive displays including signage. (Ord. 03-15 § 21 (part): prior code § 30-29(d))
17.46.050 Prohibited uses and structures.
A. Any use or structure that would disrupt or have adverse effects on fish and wildlife;
B. Any use or structure not of a character indicated under permitted principal uses or permitted as an accessory or conditional use. (Ord. 03-15 § 21 (part): prior code § 30-29(e))
17.46.060 Minimum lot requirements.
A. Lot width: unrestricted.
B. Lot area: unrestricted. (Ord. 03-15 § 21 (part): prior code § 30-29(f))
17.46.070 Minimum setback requirements.
All lands adjacent to conservation districts will be required to maintain a minimum twenty-five-foot setback. (Ord. 03-15 § 21 (part): prior code § 30-29(g))
17.46.080 Signs.
Signs may be allowed in conjunction with any conditional use and will be approved on a case-by-case basis. (Ord. 03-15 § 21 (part): prior code § 30-29(h))
17.46.090 Anadromous stream setbacks.
A minimum of twenty-five-foot setback for all designated anadromous streams. Additional setback distances can be applied on a case-by-case basis. (Ord. 03-15 § 21 (part): prior code § 30-29(i))