Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of zoning zones as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply:
(A) Unless otherwise specifically indicated, where zone boundaries are shown on the zoning map as approximately parallel or following the center lines of streets, highways, utility easements, or stream beds, or such lines extended, such lines shall be construed as such zone boundaries.
(B) Where zone boundaries are so indicated that they approximately follow lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be said boundaries.
(C) Where a zoning boundary line divides a parcel (also referred to as a lot - see § 156.015 for definition of LOT) in single ownership, the requirements for the zone in which the greater portion of the lot lies shall be extended to the balance of the lot, provided such extension shall not include any part of such lot which lies more than 50 feet beyond the zoning boundary, and further provided that the remaining parcel shall not be less than the minimum required for the zone where it is located.
(D) Where any public street is hereafter officially vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to parcels of abutting property shall apply to that portion of such street/alley thereto by virtue of the vacation/abandonment.
(E) The Board of Adjustment shall be empowered to interpret the intent of the zoning map as to the location of zone boundaries in case any further uncertainty exists.
(F) The zoning category for the individual property shall be noted on the property owners county tax bill:
(1) Said identification and notation of zoning for individual properties shall be conducted within 12 months after the date of adoption of this chapter.
(2) Upon the adoption of this chapter and completion of notation for zoning for all individual properties, future re-zonings that are approved through the process outlined in this chapter, shall be noted in the Vance County Tax Office within 90 days of the approved re-zoning.
(3) It shall be the responsibility of the county residents or their agents or an absentee landowner or their agent and all persons or parties with interest in property within Vance County, to research potential re-zonings with the Vance County Planning and Development Department and the Vance County Tax Office.
(Ord. 39, passed 10-3-2011)