Preservation districts: purpose and how land is zoned

(a) The purpose of the preservation districts is to preserve and manage major open space and recreation lands, and lands of scenic and other natural resource value. (b) It is intended that all lands within a State-designated conservation district be zoned P-1 restricted preservation district. (c) The purpose of creating the F-1 military and federal preservation district is to identify areas in military or federal government use, and to permit the full range of military or federal government activities. (d) Should lands be removed from either the State-designated conservation district or from federal jurisdiction, all uses, structures, and development standards shall be as specified for the P-2 general preservation district. (e) It is also the intent that lands designated urban by the State, but well-suited to the functions of providing visual relief and contrast to the city’s built environment, or serving as outdoor space for the public’s use and enjoyment, be zoned P-2 general preservation district. Areas unsuitable for other uses because of topographical considerations related to public health, safety, and welfare concerns shall also be placed in this district.