The S Conservancy District is intended to preserve
the scenic and ecological values of the Borough's steep hillside lands,
waterways, environmentally sensitive forest lands and soil types through
the prohibition or restriction of commercial and residential development.
A. Permitted uses.
(1) Permitted uses shall be as follows:
(a)
Scenic or natural preservation.
(b)
Open recreational use, when operated by a nonprofit
organization (hiking trails, picnicking pavilions and buildings associated
with outdoor recreation). Such auxiliary buildings, if necessary,
shall be constructed in a manner compatible with the surrounding conservancy
area.
(2) Uses by special exception (as procedurally outlined in Article
XV) shall be as follows:
(b)
Deep mining operations (provided that all disturbed
land is properly backfilled and/or returned to its original contours).
B. Setbacks. No building or structure shall be erected
or enlarged unless the minimum setback of 50 feet is provided when
facing Borough streets.
C. Height. The maximum height shall be 15 feet.
D. Off-street parking shall be provided as under Article
X.
E. Signs shall be provided as under Article
XI.