ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAPS

§ 154.040 DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED; OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED.

   (A)   For the purposes of this chapter, the city is hereby divided into districts, as shown on the official zoning map, which, together with all explanatory matter thereof, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this chapter.

   (B)   The districts shall be known as:

      (1)   R-1, Low Density Residential District;

      (2)   R-2, Medium Density Residential District;

      (3)   R-3, Medium-High Density Residential District;

      (4)   R-4, High Density Residential District;

      (5)   R-5, Manufactured Home Park District;

      (6)   C-1, Neighborhood Convenience Commercial District;

      (7)   C-2, Automotive Service Commercial District;

      (8)   C-3, Central Commercial District;

      (9)   C-4, Fringe Commercial District;

      (10)   I-1, Light Industrial Park District;

      (11)   I-2, Heavy Industrial Park District;

      (12)   I/C, Industrial/Commercial District;

      (13)   BP, Business Park District;

      (14)   PD, Planned Development District;

      (15)   FW, Floodway District; and

      (16)   FF, Flood Fringe District.

   (C)   The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor, attested to by the City Administrator, and shall bear the seal of the city under the following words: “This is to certify that this is the official zoning map referred to in § 154.040 of the code of ordinances of the City of Hutchinson”, together with the date of adoption of this chapter. The Zoning Ordinance and official zoning map shall be kept on file in the office of the Zoning Administrator.

   (D)   Any unauthorized change of the official zoning map of whatever kind by person or persons shall be considered a violation of this chapter.

(2004 Code, § 154.040) (Ord. 464, passed 1- -1996) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.041 ANNEXED OR VACATED TERRITORY; DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION.

   (A)   Annexed territory. All territories which may hereafter be annexed to the city shall be considered as being in the R-1 Low Density Residential District, until an amendment to this chapter shall place annexed land in a different zoning district. The Planning Commission shall review the zoning classification of any annexed land and shall report thereon to the City Council giving its recommendations as to the proper classification.

   (B)   Vacated streets and ways. Whenever any street, alley or other public way is vacated by official action of the City Council, the zoning district adjoining each side of that street, alley or public way shall be automatically extended to the center of the vacation and all area included in the vacation shall then and henceforth be subject to all appropriate regulations of the extended districts.

(2004 Code, § 154.041) (Ord. 464, passed 1- -1996)

§ 154.042 DISTRICT BOUNDARIES; INTERPRETATION.

   Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts, as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply.

   (A)   Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of right-of-way lines of streets, highways or alleys shall be construed to follow those centerlines.

   (B)   Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as following those lot lines.

   (C)   Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits shall be construed as following the city limits.

   (D)   Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main tracks.

   (E)   Boundaries indicated as following rivers and streams should be construed to follow the approximate centerline of that river or stream, and should be construed as moving with the actual centerline.

   (F)   Boundaries indicated as parallel to, or extensions of, features indicated in divisions (A) through (E) above shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map.

   (G)   Where the street or property layout existing on the ground is at variance with that shown on the official zoning map, or in other circumstances not covered by divisions (A) through (F) above, the City Council shall interpret the district boundaries in accordance with §§ 154.170 through 154.177 of this chapter.

   (H)   Where there is question as to the location of the floodway or flood fringe boundary, the determination will be based upon the 100-year flood profile and other technical information referenced in §§ 154.085 through 154.098 of this chapter.

(2004 Code, § 154.042) (Ord. 464, passed 1- -1996)