§ 10.2. Purpose.  


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  • Areas other than those contained in the shoreland-wetland district are potentially suited to a wide range of uses, including industrial, business, agricultural, residential, forestry and recreational uses. Selecting prospective locations for these uses and designating specific zones for each of them along navigable waters will require detailed countywide comprehensive planning. Until such planning is undertaken and more detailed amendments to this appendix can be enacted, a general purpose district shall be used to allow a wide range of uses, subject to the general provisions of this appendix which are designed to further the maintenance of safe and healthful conditions; protect spawning grounds, fish and aquatic life; and preserve shore cover and natural beauty. Minimum separating distances are provided to reduce conflicting land uses between potentially incompatible uses.