The designations, locations, and boundaries of the land use zones established by § 10-3.301 of this subchapter are as set forth and indicated on City of Madera Zoning Map which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. The zoning map designations are intended to generally follow parcel lines. Interpretation may be needed to determine the exact boundaries of a land use classification where parcel lines are unclear, have been moved, have been deleted, or do not correspond with a zone district boundary.
Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:
(A) Street, alley, or lot lines. Where zone boundaries are indicated as approximately following street lines, alley lines, or lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
(B) Unsubdivided land. In unsubdivided property or where the zone boundary line divides a lot, the location of such boundary, unless the same is indicated by specific dimensions, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the zoning map.
(C) Vacated street or alley. Where any public street or alley or other public right-of-way is officially vacated or abandoned, the land formerly in such street, alley, or right-of-way shall be included within the zone of adjoining property on either side thereof. In the event such street, alley, or right-of-way was a zone boundary line between two or more different zones, the new zone boundary line shall be the former center line of such vacated or abandoned street, alley, or right-of-way.
(D) Determination. When a determination is requested due to an uncertainty as to the location of a zone district boundary, the Planning Director shall utilize the official zoning map to make a determination. Where a determination of the Planning Director is contested, the contestant may make application for a determination by the Planning Commission.
('61 Code, § 10-3.304) (Ord. 231 N.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 876 C.S., passed 9-1-10)