4.10.1 Purpose: The purpose of the Recreation/Open Space District is to provide areas of low intensity public and semi-public uses which serve to protect and preserve the water supply, ground water quality and natural features and/or features which serve a regional purpose.
4.10.2 Uses Permitted:
4.10.2.1 Conservation areas for water, water supply, plants, and wildlife, flood protection and dams necessary for achieving these purposes.
4.10.2.2 Agriculture, floriculture, horticulture, viticulture, forests, and tree farms, provided that any equipment necessary for these uses is normally stored in an enclosure, and is not visible from District or property boundaries.
4.10.2.3 Cemeteries.
4.10.2.4 Recreational, cultural, civic and not for profit expositions when the land/structures are owned by the Town of Stoneham. (5-12-86)
4.10.3 Uses Permitted on a Special Permit Granted by the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen: (5-4-87, Art. 15) (See editor’s note below)
4.10.3.1 Recreational, cultural, civic and not for profit expositions when the land/structures are not owned by the Town of Stoneham. (5-12-86)
4.10.3.2 Zoos, public gardens, day camps, picnic areas and nature study areas.
4.10.3.3 Accessory uses, including snack bars, pro shops and retail sales in connection with and incidental to a permitted use.
Editor’s note—Amendment of Sec.~4.10.3 on 5-4-87 added the requirement of site plan approval to the existing special permit requirement.
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