§ 153.021 ZONING MAP; ZONE BOUNDARIES ADOPTED; RULES WHERE UNCERTAINTY EXISTS.
   (A)   The boundaries of the zones are shown upon the map accompanying this chapter and made a part hereof by reference, entitled "Zoning Map, the Town of Dallas, North Carolina", dated November 3, 1970. The zoning map, including all notations, references, amendments thereto, and other information shown thereon, is hereby made a part of this chapter the same as if such information set forth on the map were all fully described and set out herein. The zoning map, properly attested, is on file in the office of the Building Inspector and is available for inspection by the public.
   (B)   In the creation by this chapter of the respective zones, the Board of Aldermen has given due and careful consideration to the peculiar suitability of each and every such zone for the particular regulations applied thereto and the necessary, proper and comprehensive groupings and arrangements of the various uses and densities of population in accordance with a well considered plan for the development of the town.
   (C)   The provisions of this chapter governing the use of land and buildings, the height of buildings, building site areas, the sizes of yards about buildings and other matters as hereinafter set forth, are hereby established and declared to be in effect upon all land included within the boundaries of each and every zone shown upon said map.
   (D)   Where uncertainty exists as to boundaries of any zone shown on said map, the following rules SHALL apply:
      (1)   Where such zone boundaries are indicated as approximately following street lines, alley lines and lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be such zone boundaries.
      (2)   In unsubdivided property or where a zone boundary divides a lot, the location of such boundary, unless the same is indicated by dimensions shall be determined by use of the scale appearing an the map.
      (3)   In case any further uncertainty exists the Board of Adjustment shall interpret the intent of the map as to location of such boundaries.
      (4)   Where any street or alley is hereafter officially vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to each parcel of abutting property shall apply to that portion of such street or alley added thereto by virtue of such vacation or abandonment.
(Ord. passed 11-3-1970; Am. Ord. passed1-11- 1972; Am. Ord. passed 4-11-1972; Am. Ord. passed 7-3-1972; Am. Ord. passed 12-5-1972)