(A) The zoning maps, as adopted by the City Council, dated 5-7-2001, and as might be amended or revised from time to time, are hereby declared to be a part of these regulations, which show the boundaries of, and the area covered by the districts. Notations, reference, indications and other matters shown on the zoning maps are as much a part hereof as if they were fully described herein, said zoning map shall be on display in City Hall for viewing by the general public.
(B) Boundaries of the district established by this section are as shown on the zoning maps, which are a part of this chapter.
(C) When the exact boundaries of a district are uncertain, they shall be determined by use of the scale of the zoning map.
(D) When a right-of-way is vacated, the districts adjoining each side are respectively extended to the center of the area so vacated.
(E) In the case of further uncertainty, the Board shall interpret the intent of the zoning maps as to the location of the boundary in question.
(F) In the event of annexation of lands to the town, the zoning classification existing at the time of annexation shall remain until changed by amendment procedures.
(G) Any request for zoning map revisions of amendments (rezoning) shall be by application to the Plan Commission under the provisions of Art. X of this chapter. The application shall be specific as to the current zoning district and the proposed zoning district together with any commitments.
(H) Application for zoning map revisions of amendments (rezoning) can only be made for parcels of record in their entirety, unless the portion to be rezoned and the remaining portion of the record parcel are both 20 acres or greater in area. If either the portion to be rezoned or the remaining portion of the record parcel is less than 20 acres, then, prior to rezoning, successful subdivision of the land is required in accordance with Art. XIV of this chapter.
(I) Where the zoning district of a parcel is not shown on the zoning map, the City Superintendent shall determine the appropriate district from documentation of a previously approved zoning change by the city or the county’s Plan Commission as converted to current districts in accordance with § 94-19 of this chapter. Where no documentation can be produced, the city’s Plan Commission may establish an appropriate district based upon use of a parcel or portions of a parcel on the date the parcel was included in the buffer zone. If the zoning district cannot be determined under the above-cited conditions the land shall be considered to be in an Agricultural (AG) District until changed through petition to the Plan Commission by the owner.
(Ord. 2001-1478, passed 11-19-2001; Ord. 2009-1630, passed - -2009; Ord. 2013-1678, passed 6-17-2013)