§ 150.131 ESTABLISHMENT OF THE VILLAGE DISTRICT.

   (A)   (1)   Criteria for establishing a Village District may include:

         (a)   A townsite platted prior to 1930 with some lots smaller than one-half acre; and/or

         (b)   A Village District may be requested by petition of 50% of the property owners in an eligible area or by the initiation of the Planning and Zoning Commission or by the governing body of the city.

      (2)   The establishment of the boundary of the Village District shall include the area of the original platted townsite. The boundary shall be established by public hearings and may not be expanded.

   (B)   Village District regulations shall not be applied until public hearings have been held and property owners have been notified. Zoning maps showing zone district boundaries must be adopted according to procedures in §§ 150.025 and 150.027.

(Ord. 2010-018, passed - -)