Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the districts as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply.
(A) Centerlines. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of dedicated streets, highways, alleys, or rights-of-way shall be construed as following the centerlines as they exist on the ground, except where variation of the actual location from the mapped location would change the zoning status of any lot or parcel. In the case of a street closure, the boundary shall be construed as remaining in its location except where ownership of the vacated street is divided other than at the center, in which case the boundary shall be construed as moving with the ownership.
(B) Lot lines. Boundaries indicated as approximately following lot lines, public property lines, and the like shall be construed as following those lines. However, where such boundaries are adjacent to a dedicated street, alley, highway, or right-of-way, the boundaries shall be construed as running to the middle of the street, highway, alley, or right-of-way. In the event of street closure, interpretation shall be provided as in division (A) above.
(C) City limits. Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits shall be construed as following the city limits.
(D) Railroad tracks. Boundaries indicated as following railroad tracks shall be construed as being midway between the main tracks.
(E) Mean-high-water lines. Boundaries indicated as following mean-high-water lines or centerlines of streams, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be construed as following those mean-high-water lines or centerlines. In case of a change in mean high water line, or of the course or extent of bodies of water, the boundaries shall be construed as moving with the change, except where such moving would change the zoning status of a lot or parcel; and in that case, the boundary shall be interpreted in a manner as to avoid changing the zoning status of any lot or parcel.
(F) Body of water. Boundaries indicated as entering any body of water but not continuing to an intersection with other zoning boundaries or with the limits of jurisdiction of the city, shall be construed as extending in the direction in which they enter the body of water to an intersection with other zoning boundaries or with the limits of city jurisdiction.
(G) Boundaries parallel. Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in divisions (A) through (F) above shall be construed as being parallel to or extensions of those features.
(H) Distances. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map.
(I) Other cases. In cases not covered above, or where the property or street layout existing on the ground is at variance with that shown on the official zoning map, the Zoning Administrator shall interpret the official zoning map in accord with the intent and purpose of these zoning regulations. Appeals from the interpretation of the Zoning Administrator shall be only to the Planning and Zoning Board in conformity with these zoning regulations.
(Ord. 241, passed 11-27-85; Am. Ord. 1505, passed 5-1-14)