§ 3.2. Rules for interpretation of district boundaries.  


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  • A.

    Where uncertainties exist, such as approximately following the centerlines of streets, highways, or alleys, the boundaries shall be construed to follow such centerlines.

    B.

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

    C.

    Boundaries indicated as approximately following town limits shall be construed as following town limits.

    D.

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

    E.

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

    F.

    Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in section 3.2 subsections A through F above, shall be so construed. The scale of the map shall determine distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map.

    G.

    Boundaries indicated following other boundary lines, watercourses, and other natural topographical features, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

    H.

    Where street or property layout existing on the ground is at variance with that shown on the official zoning map, or in other circumstances not covered by section 3.2 subsections A through I, the mayor or his/her duly authorized representative shall interpret the district boundaries, provided such adjustment does not exceed one (1) acre in area.