15.04.020 Land Uses for Conservation Areas.
(1) If development must be located on open fields or pastures because of greater constraints in all other parts of a site, dwellings should be sited on the least prime agricultural soils, or soils rated lowest in productivity.
(a) Open space may be left in a natural state (for example, woodland, fallow field, managed meadow).
(b) Agricultural and horticultural uses, including raising crops or livestock as permitted in the underlying zone, shall be permitted on conservation land.
(c) Neighborhood open space uses such as picnic areas, community gardens, trails and similar low-impact passive recreational uses shall be permitted uses on conservation lands. Motorized off-road vehicle areas, rifle ranges and other uses which may have a direct impact on the adjoining residential properties shall be prohibited on conservation lands.
(d) Public access to conservation areas shall be provided at a width of at least twenty (20) feet unless otherwise approved by staff. Such access ways may be designed at a width of ten (10) feet if intended solely for bicycle or pedestrian use.
(2) Permitted uses on conservation lands shall be limited to:
(a) Equestrian facilities;
(b) Wholesale nurseries and associated buildings;
(c) Golf courses;
(d) Utility facilities; and
(e) Outdoor recreational facilities.