Urban Conservancy Sample Clauses
Urban Conservancy. 5.2.1 Purpose
(1) The purpose of the Urban Conservancy environment is to protect and restore ecological functions of open space, floodplain and other sensitive lands where they exist in urban and developed settings, while allowing a variety of compatible uses.
5.2.2 Designation
(1) An Urban Conservancy environment designation is assigned to shoreline areas that are appropriate and planned for development that is compatible with maintaining or restoring the ecological functions of the area, that are not generally suitable for water-dependent uses, if any of the following characteristics apply:
A. They are suitable for water-related, water-enjoyment, or other uses;
B. They are open space, floodplain or other sensitive areas that should not be more intensively developed;
C. They have potential for ecological restoration;
D. They retain important ecological functions, even though partially developed; or
E. They have the potential for development that is compatible with ecological restoration.
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