(A)   Establishment. To accomplish the purpose listed in division (B) herein, the village is divided into five types of districts, known as:

         Residence A District

         Residence B District

         Industrial A District

         Industrial B District

         Park P District

   (B)   Purposes of districts (in order):

      (1)   To divide the entire village into types of districts deemed best suited to carry out the purposes of this Zoning Code;

      (2)   To prohibit uses or buildings incompatible with the character of such districts;

      (3)   To regulate and limit the height, bulk, and uses of buildings hereafter to be erected;

      (4)   To prevent the enlarging or alteration of existing buildings in such manner as to evade the restrictions and limitations lawfully imposed by this Zoning Code;

      (5)   To regulate and determine minimum areas for open spaces adjacent to buildings; and

      (6)   To regulate and limit density of development.

('69 Code, § 151.05) (Ord. C-285, passed 7-8-68; Am. Ord. C-666, passed 10-10-89; Am. Ord. C-692, passed 10-9-90)

   (A)   The village is divided into zones, or districts, as shown on the official zoning map which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this Zoning Code.

   (B)   The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor attested by the Village Clerk, under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the official zoning map referred to in Section 32.l of Ordinance Number 285 of the Village of Amberley Village, Ohio," together with the date of adoption of this Zoning Code.

   (C)   If, in accordance with the provisions of this Zoning Code and the charter of this village, changes are made in district boundaries or other matters portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be entered on the official zoning map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the Council, with an entry on the official zoning map as follows:

   "On (date), by official action of the Village Council, the following (change) changes were made in the official zoning map: (brief description of the nature of change)," which entry shall be signed by the Mayor and attested by the Village Clerk. No amendment to this Zoning Code which involves matter portrayed on the official zoning map shall become effective until after such change and entry has been made on said map.

   (D)   Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the official zoning map which may, from time to time, be made or published, the official zoning map, which shall be located in the office of the Village Clerk, shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings, and other structures in the village.

('69 Code, § 151.06)   (Ord. C-285, passed 7-8-68; Am. Ord. C-666, passed 10-10-89; Am. Ord. C-692, passed 10-9-90)

   (A)   In the event that the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the Council may, by resolution, adopt a new official zoning map which shall supersede the prior official zoning map. The new official zoning map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions in the prior official zoning map, but no such correction shall have the effect of amending the original official zoning map, or any subsequent amendment thereof. The new official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Village Clerk, under the following words: "This is to certify that this official zoning map supersedes and replaces the official zoning map adopted (date of adoption of map being replaced) as part of Ordinance Number 285 of the Village of Amberley Village, Ohio."

   (B)   Unless the prior official zoning map has been lost, or has been totally destroyed, the prior map, or any significant parts thereof remaining, shall be preserved, together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment.

('69 Code, § 151.07) (Ord. C-285, passed 7-8-68; Am. Ord. C-666, passed 10-10-89; Am. Ord. C-692, passed 10-9-90)

   When uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of 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 platted lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines;

   (C)   Boundaries indicated as approximately following village limits shall be construed as following such village limits;

   (D)   Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to follow right-of-way lines;

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

   (F)   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 divisions (A) through (E) above, the Board of Appeals shall interpret the district boundaries;

   (G)   Where a district boundary line divides a lot which was in single ownership at the time of passage of this Zoning Code, the Board of Appeals may permit, as a special exception, the extension of the regulations for either portion of the lot not to exceed 50 feet beyond the district line into the remaining portion of the lot.

('69 Code, § 151.08) (Ord. C-285, passed 7-8-68; Am. Ord. C-666, passed 10-10-89; Am. Ord. C-692, passed 10-9-90)