(A) The locations and boundaries of the zoning districts shall be as shown on the map accompanying Ordinance 101-1986 and made a part hereof, entitled "Zoning Map of the City of Ashland." The zoning map and the authorized notations, references and amendments thereto, and other information shown thereon, are hereby made a part of this chapter. The zoning map, properly attested by the signatures of the Mayor and City Clerk with the seal of the municipality affixed, shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk and shall be available for inspection by the public.
(B) The provisions of this chapter governing within each type of district the use of land and buildings, dimensional requirements, and other matters as are hereinafter set forth, are hereby established and declared to be in effect upon all land included within the boundaries of each and every district as shown upon said map, including water areas and rights-of-ways.
(C) In the creation of the respective districts, consideration was given to the existing character of each district and its peculiar suitability for particular future uses, and with a view to enhance the value of property interests and encouraging the most appropriate and beneficial use of land throughout the city.
(Ord. 101-1986, passed 10-7-86)