(A) Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of districts as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply.
(1) Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of thoroughfares or highways, street lines or highway right-of-way lines, or alleys shall be construed to follow the centerlines.
(2) Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as following the lot line.
(3) Boundaries indicated as approximately following town limits shall be construed as following the town limits.
(4) Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main tracks.
(5) Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streams, rivers, canals, lakes or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow the centerlines.
(6) Boundaries indicated as approximately following floodplain lines shall be construed to follow the floodplain lines.
(7) Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in the subsections above shall be so controlled. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map by the Building Commissioner.
(B) Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown as the official zoning map, or in other circumstances not covered by divisions (A) through (G) above, the Building Commissioner shall interpret the boundaries. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall hear appeals to the decision of the Building Commissioner’s decision.
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)