Chapter 17.23
Zone Boundary Interpretation

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the following rules apply:

17.23.010 Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets, highways or alleys shall be construed to follow such centerlines.

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

17.23.030 Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits shall be construed as following city limits.

17.23.040 Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main tracks.

17.23.050 Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to follow such shorelines and in the event of change in the shoreline shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline.

17.23.060 Boundaries indicated as approximately following centerlines of streams, rivers, lakes or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such centerlines.

17.23.070 Boundaries indicated as parallel to extension of features indicated in Section 17.23.010 through 17.23.060 shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the Official Zoning Map shall be determined by the scale of the map.

17.23.080 When conflict exists regarding any zoning boundary between any two of the above sections, the first section relating to the situation shall control.

17.23.090 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 Section 17.23.010 through 17.23.070 above, the Planning Commission shall interpret the District Boundaries.