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Section 260- Conservation Preserve Land Use District: In order to accomplish the goals of the Squaw Valley General Plan it is necessary to recognize areas within the plan where the intent is to maintain the land in as near its natural state as is reasonable and to carefully regulate the use of these areas. The main attraction of Squaw Valley, in all seasons—directly or indirectly—is the natural environment (i.e. the topography, vegetation, water resources etc.). The protection of these resources is essential to the creation of a destination resort and the related year-round recreation opportunities. The intent of the “Conservation Preserve” Land Use District is to identify lands which should remain in, or be restored to, a natural or near-natural state. This district is necessary to preserve the existing aesthetic character of the are, provide a natural area along watercourses, provide a buffer area along major roadways, preserve natural areas for recreation uses and prohibit development on lands with severe constraints such as steep slopes, unstable soils and/or flood plains. The meadows (both wet and dry) and stream environment zones covered by this Land Use District serve as important ground water recharge areas, natural filtration mechanisms, storm drainage facilities, and fish and wildlife habitat. Shirley Canyon serves as an important access for summer recreation use in the Granite Chief Roadless Area (possibly a future wilderness area) as well as a buffer for the public lands in the area. This Plan intends to retain the natural characteristics of these areas while allowing recreation developments consistent with adopted standards. Uses allowed in such areas shall be limited to those which are compatible within the natural open space characteristics of the areas and generally do not require grading, large impervious surfaces, or significant alteration of the land. The preservation of all of these areas, while primarily done to preserve the aesthetic and ecological character of the areas, will also serve to retain future options for the use of these lands by future generations.
260.10- Permitted Principal Uses and Structures a) Accessory buildings with less than 200 square feet of gross floor area where they are screened from view by vegetation or natural topography. b) Fences that do not obscure the view of open spaces and are not greater than 20% opaque nor over 7 feet in height. c) Grazing of animals provided no more than one animal shall be kept for each ˝ acre of area. d) Growing and harvesting of timber and other forest products. e) Other recreational uses which do not require structures or impervious surfaces in excess of 200 square feet (not including golf courses). f) Picnic areas g) Riding, hiking, and cross-country ski trails (not to include trails intended for alpine or downhill skiing). h) Stables and corrals with accessory buildings not limited to 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area. i) Structures and uses required for the operation of a public utility or performance of a governmental function.
260.12- Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures: Uses and structures which are customarily accessory and clearly incidental to permitted principle uses and structures shall be permitted in this district, subject to the general restrictions on principle uses and structures.
260.26- Parking Requirements: Due to the nature of this district parking facilities shall not be provided within the district except in those areas where parking presently exists. Any parking area necessary for permitted uses shall be provided on adjoining lands in other districts where parking is permitted. Specific parking requirements shall be established by the decision making body on a project-by-project basis.
260.30- Minimum Lot Area: The minimum permissible lot area within this Land Use District shall be 20 acres.
260.32- Landscaping: Any landscaping or re-vegetation projects undertaken in this district shall utilize native species of plants indigenous to the Squaw Valley area.
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