§ 1.1.15. Interpretation of zoning maps.

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of zoning districts as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

A.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow centerlines of rights-of-way or prescriptive easements. In case of closure of a street or alley, or vacation of any easement, the boundary shall be construed as remaining at its prior location unless ownership of the closure or vacated area is divided other than at the center, in which case the boundary shall be construed as moving to correspond with the ownership, but not beyond any previous right-of-way or easement line.

B.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines.

C.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following county limit lines shall be construed as following such county limits.

D.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway in the right-of-way.

E.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following shorelines of bodies of water shall be construed to follow such shorelines. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of creeks, streams, rivers, or other predominantly linear bodies of water shall be construed to follow such centerlines.

F.

Boundaries indicated as parallel to or concentric with, or extensions of features indicated in paragraphs A. through E. above, shall be so construed. Distances and dimensions not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined from the official zoning map by the director of planning.

G.

Where areas appear to be unclassified on the official zoning map, and classification cannot be established by the above rules, such areas shall be considered to be classified Residential Estate (RE) until action is taken by the board of commissioners to amend the official zoning map.

H.

Where territory is added to the jurisdictional area, it shall be considered to be classified Residential Estate (RE) until action is taken by the board of commissioners to amend the official zoning map.

I.

Where uncertainties continue to exist or further interpretation is required beyond that provided for in the above paragraphs, the question shall be presented by the director of planning to the board of commissioners to enact a clarifying resolution and said action shall be recorded on the official zoning map as is provided herein.

( Ord. No. 15-06 , 8-25-2015)