A. Map Established: The official zoning map used as the basis for this zoning regulation is the same as the adopted Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and shall be maintained by the City. Each property in the City is classified under this title and is subject to the requirements of this title. Zoning classifications on the official zoning map shall use the symbols shown in this chapter. (Ord. 2018-1026, 4-25-2018)
B. Urban Growth Boundary: The official zoning map shall include the designation of the comprehensive plan urban growth area boundary for the City. Any reference to the urban growth boundary in this title shall mean that mapped designation.
C. Interpretation Of Boundaries: When uncertainty regarding zone classification boundaries arises, the following rules shall apply:
1. Where zoning or urban growth boundaries are indicated as following the centerline of streets, alleys or highways; the right-of-way centerline shall be the boundary.
2. Where zoning or urban growth boundaries are indicated as following lot or tract lines, the lot or tract lines shall be the boundaries.
3. Unmapped shore lands shall be considered to be within the same zoning classification or urban growth area designation as the adjacent upland.
4. Where a public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the zone classification applicable to the property abutting the vacated portion shall apply to the vacated or abandoned street or alley.
5. Where zoning or urban growth boundaries divide a parcel created prior to January 11, 1996, the entire parcel shall be considered to be within the classification of the majority of the parcel, i.e., the portion which is greater than fifty percent (50%) of the area. The property owner(s) may petition the City for relief from this provision based on hardship created by unique or special circumstances, such as natural features. If the City finds that such hardship exists, the boundary line may be moved within the lot area to a location which provides relief from said hardship so long as the action does not create hardships upon adjacent properties or conflict with other provisions of this Code.
6. Where these rules (subsections C1 through C5 of this section) do not clarify a boundary issue, the Administrator shall make the determination based on an analysis of the specific parcel(s) with written findings and conclusions. The Administrator's determination in these matters may be appealed according to title 15, chapter 10 of this Code. (Ord. 792, 7-29-2004)