Section 3-216 Open Space Zone District
3-216.A. Purpose. The purpose of the Open Space Zone District (OS) is to preserve land in its natural character for public or private use or enjoyment. The District is intended to preserve significant natural features, view corridors and environmentally sensitive lands. Natural or informal plantings are preferred for lands in the district.
In addition to large undeveloped areas at the edge of Town, along the River Park Trail corridor and under federal ownership, this district is intended to be applied to open space created by clustering buildings.
The Open Space Zone District shall be applied only to land dedicated to or owned by the Town, or to private property, upon consent of its owner.
Active recreation uses such as play fields, campgrounds, court installations, activity centers, permanent buildings and any other similar uses are not permitted within the Open Space Zone District.
3-216.B. Use Table. The uses permitted by right and the uses permitted on review in the Open Space Zone District are as follows:
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1. Open Space uses, which include the retention of land in its natural state or the provision of such uses which are compatible with the natural state and the natural environment, including but not limited to walking and hiking trails, nature trails and rehabilitating land to its natural state |
1. Vehicular bridges and roads, provided such facilities shall be closed to public traffic which traverses the Town Park to serve other areas; pedestrian bridges |
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2. Necessary public and private utilities and access thereto |
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3. Fences for the protection of certain natural features and other uses permitted on review. Fences shall be limited to a height of 36", unless otherwise approved by H.A.R.C. |
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4. River front uses, which include but are not limited to walking, hiking, and skiing trails, occasional benches and other passive uses |
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5. Flood control activities limited to proper rip rap or control measures using natural vegetation |
3-216.C. Dimensional Limitations. There are no dimensional limitations applicable to the uses permitted by right and uses permitted on review in the Open Space Zone District.
3-216.D. Off Street Parking Requirements. There are no off street parking requirements applicable to uses in the Open Space Zone District.