A. The City is hereby divided into zones, as shown on the official zoning map, which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this title. If, in accordance with the provisions of this title, changes are made in zone boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning district map, such changes shall be entered on the official zoning district map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the Council.
1. No changes of any nature shall be made in the official zoning district map or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this title. Any unauthorized changes of whatever kind by any person or persons shall be considered a violation of this title.
2. Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the official zoning district map which may from time to time be made or published, the official zoning district map which shall be located in the Office of the City Clerk shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water area, buildings and other structures in the City.
3. In the event that the official zoning district map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the Council may by resolution adopt a new official zoning district map which shall supersede the prior official zoning district map. The new official zoning district map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions in the prior official zoning district map, but no such corrections shall have the effect of amending the original official zoning district map or any subsequent amendment thereof. Map shall contain the following statement: “This is to verify that this Official Zoning District Map supersedes and replaces the Official Zoning District Map adopted (date of adoption of map being replaced).”
4. Unless the prior official zoning district map has been lost, or has been totally destroyed, the prior map or any significant parts thereof remaining, shall be preserved, together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment.
B. Rules For Interpretation Of Zone Boundaries: When uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of a zone as shown on the official zoning district map, the following rules shall apply to zone boundaries:
Approximately Following | Shall Be Construed To Follow |
Approximately Following | Shall Be Construed To Follow |
Centerline of streets, highways or alleys | The centerlines |
Platted lot lines | The lot lines |
City limits | City limits |
Railroad lines | Midway between the main tracks |
Shorelines | Actual shorelines |
Centerline of streams, rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water | The centerlines |
Township or section lines | Township or section lines |
1. Boundaries indicated as parallel to extensions of features indicated in the table of this section, shall be so construed.;
2. When physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the official zoning district map, or in the other circumstances not covered in the table of this section, the Council shall interpret the district or zone boundaries;
3. Where a zone boundary line divides a lot which was in single ownership at the time of passage hereof, the Council may permit, as a special exception, the extension of the regulations for either portion of the lot not to exceed fifty feet (50') beyond the district or zone into the remaining portion of the lot.
C. Application Of Zone Regulations: The regulations set by this title within each zone shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land use. (Ord. 619, 4-13-2021)