(a) In the interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance, it is suggested that the rules contained in this section be observed and applied, except when the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) “Shall” is mandatory and not discretionary. “May” shall be permissive.
(2) Words used in the present tense shall include the future; and words in the singular number shall include the plural, and the plural the singular.
(3) The particular shall control the general.
(b) Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any districts, as shown on the Official Zoning District Map, the following rules shall apply. Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following lot lines, clearly defined property lines, or the center or right-of-way lines of streets, alleys, or highways, such lot lines, clearly defined property lines, center lines or right-of-way lines shall be construed to be such district boundaries.
(c) Where district boundaries are so indicated that they are approximately parallel to center lines or right-of-way lines, such zoning district boundaries shall be construed as being parallel thereto and at such distance therefrom as indicated on the Official Zoning District Map. If no distance is given, such dimension shall be determined by the use of the scale shown on the Official Zoning District Map.
(d) Whenever any street, alley or other public way is vacated by official action of Council, the zoning district adjoining each side of such street, alley or public way shall be automatically extended to the center of such vacation and all area included in the vacation shall then and thenceforth be subject to all appropriate regulations of the extended districts. In the event of a partial vacation, the adjoining district, or district nearest the portion vacated, shall be extended automatically to include all the vacated area.
(e) Lands which may, hereafter, through annexation, become incorporation areas of the Municipality, shall be classified in the A-R District until such time as Council, after recommendation by the Planning Commission, shall determine, if necessary, to reclassify the annexed territory in some other zoning district. The Planning Commission shall make such recommendation to Council within sixty days after the annexation.
(Ord. 314. Passed 5-30-73.)