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It is the intent of this ordinance to divide the City and the land lying contiguous to and within one and one half miles beyond the corporate limits, into zones, or districts, for the purpose of restricting and regulating therein the location, erection, constriction, reconstruction, alteration and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, and other specified uses; to regulate the intensity of the use of lot areas, and to regulate and determine the area of open spaces surrounding such buildings; to establish building lines and the location of buildings designed for specified industrial business, residential and other uses within such areas; to fix standards to which buildings or structures shall conform therein; to prohibit uses, buildings or structures incompatible with the character of such districts, respectively; to prevent additions to and alterations or remodeling of existing buildings or structures in such a way as to avoid the restrictions and limitations lawfully imposed hereunder; to limit congestion in the public streets by providing for off-street parking and loading and unloading of vehicles; providing for the gradual elimination of nonconforming uses of land, building and structures; to lessen congestion in the streets, to secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the over crowding of land; to conserve the taxable value of land and buildings throughout the City; and to promote the public health, safety and general welfare.
(Prior Code, Art. 21, § 21-101)
The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to that land located within the corporate limits of the City of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, and the land lying contiguous to and within one and one half miles beyond the corporate limits as they may exist from time to time.
(Prior Code, Art. 21, § 21-103)
(A) Official Zoning Map.
(1) The territorial limits described in § 161.003 are hereby divided into districts, as shown on the official zoning map which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this ordinance.
(2) The Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk, and bearing the seal of the City of Mt. Vernon under the following words: “This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in § 161.004 of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Mt. Vernon, Illinois. (the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Vernon, Illinois)”, together with the date of the adoption of this ordinance. The official zoning map indicating current zoning district boundaries shall be located in the office of the City Clerk.
(3) If, in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance and the Illinois Municipal Code, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the Official Zoning Map, such chances shall be entered on the Official Zoning Map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the City Council, with an entry on the Official Zoning Map as follows: “By official action of the City Council the following (change) changes were made in the Official Zoning Map:
(Date, Ordinance Number , Brief description of Change),” which entry shall be signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk.
(4) No changes of any nature shall be made in the Official Zoning Map or matter shown thereon, except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this ordinance. Any unauthorized change of whatever kind by any person or persons shall be considered a violation of this ordinance and punishable as provided under Chapter 10 of the Revised Code of Ordinances.
(B) Annual Updating of Copies of the Official Zoning Map. In the event there have been changes in the Official Zoning Map in any calendar year, the Administrative Official hereinafter provided for shall prepare and publish or print copies of the Official Zoning Map reflecting zoning district boundaries as of December 31. Such copies shall be printed prior to March 31 of the succeeding year, and shall bear the following words. “This is a copy of the Official Zoning Map reflecting zoning district boundaries as of December 31, 20 “. Fees for such copies of Official Zoning Map shall be established in accordance with § 161.165 of this Ordinance. Regardless of the existence of copies of the Official Zoning Map, the Official Zoning Map located in the Office of the City Clerk shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings, and other structures in the territorial limits.
(C) Replacement of Official Zoning Map.
(1) In the event that the Official Zoning Map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the City Council may by resolution adopt a new Official Zoning Map which shall supersede the prior Official Zoning Map. The new Official Zoning Map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions in the prior Official Zoning Map, but no such correction shall have the effect of amending the original Official Zoning Map or any subsequent amendment thereof. The new Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk, and bearing the seal of the City of Mt. Vernon under the following words: “This is to certify that this Official Zoning Map supersedes and replaces the Official Zoning Map adopted (date of adoption of map being replaced) as part of Ordinance No. of the City of Mt. Vernon, Illinois”.
(2) Unless the prior Official Zoning 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.
(Prior Code, Art. 21, § 21-104)
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 center lines of streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow such center lines.
(B) Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines.
(C) Boundaries indicated as approximately following City limits shall be construed as following such City limits, as they may exist from time to time.
(D) Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main tracks.
(Prior Code, Art. 21, § 21-105)
(Prior Code, Art. 21, § 21-106)
The regulations set by this ordinance within each district shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land, and particularly, except as hereinafter provided:
(A) No building, structure, or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, moved or structurally altered except in conformity with all regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located.
(B) No building or other structure shall hereafter be erected or altered: to exceed the height or bulk; to accommodate or house a greater number of families; to occupy a greater percentage of lot area; to have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, side yards, or other open spaces than herein required; or in any other manner contrary to the provisions of this ordinance.
(C) No part of a yard, or other open space, or off-street parking or loading space required about or in connection with any building for the purpose of complying with this ordinance, shall be included as part of a yard, open space, or off-street parking or loading space similarly required for any other building or any other lot.
(D) No yard or lot existing at the time of passage of this ordinance shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein. Yards or lots created after the effective date of this ordinance shall meet at least the minimum requirements established by this ordinance.
(E) Any land which shall come within an area within one and one half miles beyond the corporate limits, by reason of annexation of other lands to the City, shall be and is hereby classified and zoned as A-G General Agriculture District, unless and until such classification may be amended by ordinance.
(Prior Code, Art. 21, § 21-107)
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