15.070 P-1, Conservancy District.

(1) Intent. The Conservancy District is established to preserve and perpetuate in an open state certain areas, such as lakes and waterways, wetlands and marshes, floodplains and stream beds, certain agricultural lands, slopes, and other areas of aesthetic value which, because of their unique physical features, are deemed desirable and functional as natural drainageways, waterways, water retention and erosion control areas, natural habitat for plant and animal life, green belts and other multipurpose uses beneficial to the community. The regulations of the Conservancy District are intended not only to preserve and perpetuate certain open space land and water areas for multiple-purpose uses consistent with the intent and purpose of this chapter, but to also protect the community from the costs which may be incurred when unsuitable development occurs in certain areas. Development in the Conservancy District is limited in character, although certain agricultural, commercial, and recreational uses are permitted when controlled by specific limitations. Civic development by the City of Manitowoc is permitted without specific limitation where benefit by such development of lakeshore and shoreland areas accrues to the community as a whole.

(2) Specific Uses Permitted. Land shall be used and buildings shall be erected, altered, enlarged, or used for only one or more of the following uses consistent with the floodplain ordinance, where applicable:

(a) Agricultural uses including grazing and the raising of crops;

(b) Harvesting of wild crops;

(c) Forestry;

(d) Nonresidential buildings and structures used for the raising of wildlife and fish and the practice of forestry and agriculture;

(e) Parks, parkways, and other recreation areas;

(f) Boat launching areas, boat liveries, marinas;

(g) Sportsmen’s clubs and clubhouses;

(h) Governmental buildings and uses;

(i) Public utilities;

(j) Golf courses and driving ranges; and

(k) Farmers’ markets.

Accessory buildings and uses to the specific uses permitted shall also be permitted.

(3) Conditional Uses Permitted. Reserved.

(4) Area and Height Regulations.

(a) The City Plan Commission shall consider and make recommendations concerning all development plans and facilities in the Conservancy Districts in the best interests and general welfare of the City of Manitowoc. Any building or structure, encroachment upon, filling, or the destruction of drainage channels, slopes, floodplains, or conservancy areas, without approval of the City Plan Commission as regulated under this section, is a violation of this chapter.

(b) No use permitted shall be located on a lot of less than two acres.

(c) No structure shall be located less than 25 feet from any property line.

[Ord. 12-529 § 8, 2012. Prior code § 15.07]