§ 4.1.3. Interpretation of district boundaries.

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 center lines of streets, highways, or alleys, shall be construed to follow such center lines.

(B)

Boundaries indicated as approximately following City limits, shall be construed as following such City limits.

(C)

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

(D)

Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines, shall be construed to be the center line of the railroad right-of-way.

(E)

Boundaries indicated as following shore lines, shall be construed to follow such shore lines. In the event of change in the shore line, the boundaries shall be construed as moving with the shore line. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of canals, lakes, rivers, streams, or other bodies of water, shall be construed to follow such center lines.

(F)

Boundaries indicated as parallel to, or extensions of features indicated in subsections (A) through (E) above shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map.

(G)

Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the Official Zoning Map, or in other circumstances not covered by subsections (A) through (F) above, the Commission shall interpret the zoning district boundaries.

(H)

Where a zoning district boundary line divides a lot, the regulations of the greater portion shall prevail for the entire lot. Unless it is clear in the application of the zoning that more than one district shall apply to the property.

(I)

Where any street, alley, or waterway is officially abandoned or vacated, the regulations applicable to each parcel of abutting property shall apply to that portion of such street, alley, or waterway added thereto by virtue of such abandonment or vacation.