Statement of intent.
The conservation district covers those portions of Greene County predominantly characterized
by rugged terrain and poorly drained soils, as well as certain ecologically sensitive
areas unsuited to intensive forms of development. This district also includes selected
areas that represent the best of Greene County's natural endowment—areas the county
chooses to pass, unspoiled, to future generations. The conservation district is established
for the specific purposes of protecting human life, conserving natural resources,
and ensuring that the county's best natural habitats and scenic viewsheds will not
be lost. It intends, furthermore, to protect against overcrowding of land and to discourage
a density of population that is inconsistent with the county's ability to provide
services. The establishment of this district also recognizes the economic benefits
that unspoiled natural topography and the retention of rural character can bring to
the county as a whole. Thus, uses permitted in the C-1 zone will include only those
which are compatible with the goals of conserving water and timber; preventing soil
erosion and earth slides; protecting watersheds, viewscapes, and wildlife habitats;
and minimizing hazards from flood and fire.
