§ 270-91.7. Evaluation.

The proposed easement should be further evaluated according to the following criteria:

A. 

The proposed easement shall conserve, preserve and protect one more of the following:

(1) 

An area which is significant because of its value as agricultural or forest land.

(2) 

An area which is significant because of its unique scenic or natural beauty.

(3) 

An area which is significant because of its value as a watercourse, water body, freshwater wetland or aquifer recharge area.

(4) 

An area which is significant because of its unique geological or ecological character.

(5) 

An area which is significant because of its historical, archaeological, architectural or cultural amenities.

(6) 

An area which is significant because of its value as a community recreational area, greenway corridor, or its relationship to an adjacent recreational area.

(7) 

An area which is significant because of its value as a wildlife habitat or its relationship to an adjacent wildlife preserve or wildlife corridor.

(8) 

An area which is significant because of its intrinsic value as open space necessary to preserve scenic vistas or otherwise enhance community character and attractiveness.

(9) 

An area which is significant because of its intrinsic value as open space in determining future land use development patterns within the Town.

B. 

Although conservation easements are not required to confer public use of the property, in certain cases, public use may be considered a factor in determining the significance of an area.