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Mountain District

Town of Lyme Zoning Ordinance, 1993

4.66 Ridgeline and Hillside Conservation District.

A.    Permitted Uses.
      Permitted uses are those uses allowed or permitted by special
exception in the underlying district if such uses will not be
inharmonious when viewed from the Town's public highways or public
waters.  Such uses include the following:

      1. Forestry and tree farming.
      2. Agriculture.
      3. Wildlife refuges.
      4. Parks and outdoor recreation uses.
      5. Conservation areas and nature trails.

B.    Special Exceptions.
Uses permitted by special exception are the uses allowed by
the underlying district subject to the requirement that the
proposed use, to the maximum extent reasonably practicable, will
not materially interfere with or degrade those visual features of
the site or adjacent sites which contribute to the scenic character
of the area as viewed from the Towns' public highways or public
waters.

4.67 Mountain and Forest Conservation District

A.    Permitted Uses
      The following uses are permitted in the Mountain and Forest
Conservation District.

      1. Forestry and tree farming.
      2. Agriculture.
      3. Wildlife refuges.
      4. Parks and outdoor recreation uses.
      5. Conservation areas and nature trails.
      6. Single family residence.
      7. Home Occupation.
      8. Excavation.
      9. Wells.

B.    Special Exception.
      Uses permitted by special exception are listed in Table 4.1