When the intended use of all or part of the platted area, as indicated by the preliminary plat and as shown on that plat, would put the land in a more restrictive category than that which now exists, the plat shall be considered a petition for the rezoning of the platted area to the higher classification.
(1997 Code, § 58-62) (Ord. passed 2-21-1977, § 4-7)