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35 0 Purchasing the development rights on farm or forest lands, natural areas, and similar resources; or 0 Some combination of the above. • Water supply/sewage disposal service may include: 0 Individual wells and septic systems on each lot or located off-lot within a recorded easement, including subsurface disposal or spray irrigation on open land; or 0 A community water and/or sewage disposal system, including subsurface disposal or spray irrigation on open land, designed, constructed, and maintained in conformity with all applicable state, federal, and local rules and regulations; or 0 Connection to a water and/or sewage disposal system operated by a municipality, association, or water or sewer authority. As part of such service provision, public water and sewer extensions would be permitted to defined "transit corridors" and "transition areas." Flexible Development defines two types of open space, Primary Conservation Areas and Secondary Conservation Areas. Primary areas consist of wetlands, floodplains (100 year) and alluvial soils, steep slopes (>25%), natural areas, wildlife habitats and corridors, and historic and archaeological sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Secondary conservation areas consist of woodlands, farmland, slopes of 15% to 25%, other historic and/or archaeological sites, public and/or private recreation areas and facilities, and scenic views. The map at the end of this chapter depicts primary and secondary conservation areas for the Stoney Creek Basin. It is important to remember that Flexible Development options are voluntary an d landowners still have the choice of conventional subdivision development! By offering incentives, the plan aims to encourage types of development that protect rural character and the landowner's economic value. 19