§ 3.4. Establishment of districts.

A.

All land within the corporate limits of the Town of St. Francisville is hereby divided into the following base zoning districts:

RLL Residential large lot;

RS-1 Single-family residential;

RS-2 Medium-density single-family residential;

RM-1 Multiple-family residential;

BMX Business mixed-use;

CTC Commercial town center;

CH Commercial highway;

LI Light industrial;

IS Institutional; and

PUD Planned unit development.

B.

The boundaries of each zoning district are to be indicated upon the official zoning map as approved by the board of aldermen of the Town of St. Francisville. Said map and subsequent amendments thereto shall be considered as a part of this code.

C.

If, in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance and statutes, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be made on this official zoning map after the board of aldermen has approved the amendment, and attached to this ordinance. Each such change of the map shall be dated, signed, and certified. However, amendments shall become effective when adopted by the board.

No change of any nature shall be made in this official zoning map or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedure set forth in this ordinance. Any unauthorized changes of whatever kind, by any person or persons, shall be considered a violation of the ordinance and punishable under section 8.2, Violations, of this ordinance.

The official zoning map, which shall be located in St. Francisville at the town hall shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land, buildings, and other structures in the town.

D.

Classification of annexed territory. All areas taken into the town limits of the Town of St. Francisville shall be classified in the zoning district of the Town of St. Francisville that most closely corresponds to the adjacent land uses as identified by the Town of St. Francisville Master Plan or comprehensive zoning ordinance. The appropriate town zoning shall be recommended by the planning commission of the Town of St. Francisville and verified in writing before adoption of an annexation ordinance by the board of aldermen of the Town of St. Francisville.

However, the said areas taken into the town may be classified as any district set forth in section 3.4.A provided that:

1.

Application be made to the planning commission by an owner with the area to be annexed for whatever other classification or classifications that may be desired;

2.

A public hearing shall have been held by the planning commission meeting the requirements of section 8.1.A.3 hereof;

3.

The planning commission approves a district classification or classifications requested, and;

4.

The board of aldermen approves by majority vote the district classification approved by the planning commission.

5.

If the planning commission and board of aldermen do not act upon the application within ninety (90) days from date of the application, it shall be deemed denied.