The location and boundaries of zoning districts are shown on the map entitled the “Official District Map.” A certified copy of this map is on file at the city offices located in the Community Center together with all notations, dimensions, and designations shown thereon are hereby declared to be a part of this Ordinance. Such Official District Map, properly attested, shall remain on file in the office of the Director of Zoning or his/her authorized representative and shall be available for public inspection.
A. Zoning Map Legend
There shall be provided on the Official District Map, a legend which shall list the name of each zoning district and indicate the symbol for that district. A color, combination of colors or black and white patterns may be used in place of symbols to identify the respective zoning districts in such legend. In addition to such legend, the Official District Map shall provide sufficient space for compliance with Zoning Map Amendments.
B. Identification of the Official District Map
The Official District Zoning map shall be drawn on a permanent reproducible material and identified by the signature of the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, and bearing the seal of the City with the date of adoption of this Ordinance. The map shall be maintained by the Director of Zoning and shall remain on file in the Office of the Director of Zoning or his/her authorized representative.
C. Interpretation of District Boundaries
The Director of Zoning has the authority to interpret the Official District Map and shall follow the following rules:
1. Where district boundaries appear to be approximately parallel to the center lines or street lines of streets or the center lines or right-of-way lines of highways, such district boundaries shall be construed as parallel thereto and at such distance therefor as indicated on the Official District Map. If no distance is given, such dimensions shall be determined by the use of the scale shown on the Official District Map.
2. Where district boundaries are so indicated that they approximately follow the lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be said boundaries.
3. Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the center lines of thoroughfares or highways, street lines, or highway right-of- way lines, such center lines, street lines, or highway right-of-way lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
4. Where the boundary of a district follows a stream, lake, or other body of water, said boundary line shall be deemed to be at the limit of the jurisdiction of the City, unless otherwise indicated.
5. Where the boundary of a district follows a railroad line, such boundary shall be deemed to be located in the middle of the main tracks of said railroad line.
6. For unsubdivided property, the district boundary lines shall be determined by the use of the scale appearing on the Official District Map or by dimensions.
7. Whenever any street, alley, or other public right-of-way is vacated by official action of Council, the zoning district adjoining the side of such public way shall be extended automatically to the center of such vacation. Depending on the side or sides to which such lands revert, right-of-way thus vacated shall thenceforth be subject to all regulations of the extended district or districts.