O-S Open Space Overlay District.

[Added 4-17-2003 by L.L. No. 2-2003]The intent in creating the Open Space Overlay District is to preserve and enhance the Town of Webster's open space and recreational areas by protecting these natural amenities and restricting development that does not respect these environmentally sensitive areas. The Town of Webster recognizes the value and importance of the resources for the Town residents and therefore strictly limits the development of these areas.A. Permitted uses and structures. The following uses are the only uses permitted in the O-S District:(1) Public-owned parks, including park districts,* squares, recreational areas, natural wildlife areas, and other open areas.(2) Cemeteries, including associated facilities, such as mausolea, columbaria, crematories, and chapels, provided that no such structure shall be located within 50 feet of any residential district boundary line.(3) Botanical gardens, arboretums and conservatories.(4) Public marinas, boat launches, boat docks, and fishing docks.(5) Outdoor recreational facilities, such as hiking and bicycle trails, greens and commons, sitting areas, and picnic areas.(6) Public schools.(7) Communications installations, freestanding towers, satellite dishes, antennas and poles shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 130 of this Code.(8) Properties where the Town has purchased the development rights (PDR).

The uses in existence at the time the PDR was acquired shall continue. Expansion of uses on the property shall be subject to those allowed under the agreement that the PDR was acquired.[Added 2-18-2010 by L.L. No. 3-2010]*NOTE: The petition to form a park district must be amended to include language to add the new park district to the OSOD.B. Special permit uses. The following uses are allowed as special permit uses in the O-S District subject to the procedures of Article IV of Chapter 269 of this Code:(1) Band shells and outdoor theaters, not including drive-in theaters.(2) Commercial facilities incidental to the operation of public recreational uses, such as refreshment stands, small concessionaire shops dispensing sporting goods, miniature golf and similar amusement and recreational facilities.(3) Cultural facilities, such as museums and observatories.(4) Golf courses, including par three courses and driving ranges.(5) Lighting of all outdoor recreational activity areas for nighttime use.(6) Parking lots of 10 or more spaces.(7) Public recreation centers, including enclosed and semienclosed buildings.(8) Public utilities.(9) Water collection, storage and distribution uses, such as reservoirs, tanks, dams, water treatment plants, pumping stations and drainage channels.C.

Dimensional requirements. Dimensional requirements are subject to the underlying zoning district, except that parcels intended to be left as open space may be of any size.D. Site plan approval. Site plan approval under Chapter 269 shall be required.