(a) (1) For land annexed to the municipality following enactment of this Zoning Code, such land shall automatically become zoned, without payment of a fee, to Exceptional Use (EU) if such land is undeveloped. The property owner and/or his/her representative shall in all cases reserve the right to apply for any desired zoning map amendment of the land following the effective date of the annexation. If the land is undeveloped, the property owner and/or his/her representative shall meet with the municipality and begin discussions to amend the zoning map within 30 calendar days of the effective date of the annexation.
(2) In any case where undeveloped land has been annexed under the previous zoning code and development has not begun, the landowner will be notified respecting the creation of this new zoning code. The Planning and Zoning Administrator will meet with the landowner to determine implementation of this zoning code and modification of the zoning map. If the land is developed or occupied by a use other than agriculture, the land shall be zoned under the most compatible zoning district listed in § 1151.01 excluding planned districts.
(b) All property annexed to the municipality shall have a zoning of industrial or commercial when newly annexed to the municipality if property is owned by the municipality and is approved by Council.
(c) Any zoning other than as established herein shall be in accordance with the zoning rules and regulations.
(Ord. 2020-10, passed 6-15-2020)