24 S Highland Rd, Putnam Valley, NY 10579

Preservation District.

The PD District encompasses large tracts of land that at the time of the adoption of this chapter were publicly owned, owned by a quasi-public entity or were tax exempt. Land within the PD Districts is primarily used for permanent open space purposes or very low density/intensity recreational purposes. The purpose and intent of the PD District is to: Implement the Master Plan proposals for a comprehensive network of permanent, multifunctional, publicly and privately owned open spaces within the town.; Preserve, protect and enhance the value of natural resources in all respects, including topographical and geological features, vegetation, wildlife, watersheds and wetlands, areas of scenic beauty and other land and community resources whose retention is necessary for the continued maintenance of the quality of the environment.; Discourage development on land with ecologically important resources, land subject to flooding, areas with excessive slopes or other land features that could, if not properly protected, endanger human life or property.; Provide sufficient space to meet the present and prospective needs for various active and passive recreational activities.