§ 42-80. C-1 Conservancy Overlay District.
(a)
Purpose. The primary purpose of this overlay district, as mapped or intended to be mapped, is to preserve, protect, and enhance the streams, intermittent streams, and wetland areas in the town. If an infield determination finds that all or a portion of a property within the C-1 Conservancy Overlay District is erroneously mapped, the field-determined boundaries shall immediately become subject to the applicable district regulations. The regulation of this C-1 Conservancy Overlay District will serve to maintain and improve water quality, both groundwater and surface water; prevent flood damage; protect wildlife habitat; prohibit the location of structures, except as noted below, on soils which are generally not suitable for such use; protect natural watersheds; protect existing natural woodlands; and protect the natural recreational resources of the town.
(b)
Use regulations.
(1)
Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in this overlay district, provided they do not involve dumping, filling, indiscriminate woodland clearing, or any other activity that would substantially disturb or impair the natural fauna, flora, watercourses, water regimen, woodlands, or topography:
a.
Farming and related agricultural uses, not including the erection of buildings or structures.
b.
The harvesting of any wild crops such as marsh hay, ferns, moss, berries, tree fruits and tree seeds.
c.
Grazing.
d.
Forest and game management, and sustained yield forestry.
e.
Hunting and fishing, unless prohibited by other ordinances or laws.
f.
Navigation and boat landing sites.
g.
Wilderness areas and wildlife preservation and refuges.
h.
Hiking and nature trails.
i.
Telephone, telegraph and power transmission lines.
(2)
Other permitted uses requiring permits and/or approvals. The following uses are permitted in this overlay district, provided the project has received all the necessary approvals and/or permits from the town, Waukesha County Land Conservation Division, Army Corps of Engineers and/or the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR): Maintenance, repair, replacement, reconstruction or new construction of town, county and state streets, highways and bridges, and normal driveway construction and related bridges that are necessary in order to provide access to a property or structure, including limited excavating and filling as necessary, provided such facilities are deemed essential or provided that failure of existing streets, driveways and bridges would endanger public health or safety. State department of natural resources and Army Corps of Engineer permits must be obtained for all private driveways and bridges located in the conservancy district.
(3)
Conditional uses. Commercial and residential ponds, et al.
(c)
Location, height and area. Building location, height regulations, and area requirements are based on the underlying zoning district.
(d)
Structures and buildings. None permitted, unless accessory to the principal use and a conditional use permit for the structure or building has been approved. No structure or building shall be utilized for human habitation.
(Ord. of 10-24-2017, § 13-3-3a)