Ross Municipal Code Ch. 18.30 Open Space (0 S) District

The following specific regulations and the provisions of Chapter 18.40 shall apply in all 0-S districts. (Ord. 375 §10(part), 1977).

This district classification is intended to be applied to properties which are found most properly to be preserved in a natural state and/or to provide open space buffer areas restricted to recreational and conservation uses. (Ord. 375 §10(part), 1977).

(a) Uses permitted without use permits:

(1) Measures to promote conservation of natural terrain and vegetation, and to reduce fire and erosion hazards;

(2) Riding and hiking trails, parks and picnic sites;

(3) Public riding stables, tennis and swimming facilities;

(4) Public utility watershed management operations;

(5) Uses which the town council determines, by written findings, are similar to

the above.

(b) Conditional uses requiring use permits: (1) Private nonprofit operations as above on public lands;

(2) Living quarters for caretakers or watchmen. (Ord. 375 §10(part), 1977).