The City of Anderson is divided into 16 zoning districts and two overlay districts as determined by the purposes set forth in article II, taking into account the design, size, and intensity of the use, and/or location of one or more of the following:

Sanitary sewer and stormwater drainage structures.

Water mains (lines) for purposes of extinguishing fires, and for consumption.

Fire stations and fire equipment.

Police protection.

Transportation facilities, including streets, sidewalks, and bridges.

Schools, parks, greenways and other public facilities and requirements.

Other utilities services.

Potential hazards from fire, flooding and diseases.

Access of light and air to buildings.

Access for fire and police protection and refuse collection.

For the purpose of this ordinance and based upon the criteria established in section 3.1, the City of Anderson is hereby divided into the following zoning districts:

The boundaries of the zoning districts established in section 3.2 are hereby delineated on the official zoning map of the City of Anderson which together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted and declared to be an integral part of this ordinance.

The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor attested by the city clerk, and bearing the seal of the city under the words: "Official Zoning Map, City of Anderson, South Carolina," together with the date of the adoption of this ordinance.

If, in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance and South Carolina 1976 Code of Laws, 1994 Supplement, Title VI, Article 29, changes are made in district boundaries or other matters, such changes shall portrayed on the official zoning map promptly by the city clerk within seven days after the amendment has been approved by the city council. No amendment to this ordinance which involves matter portrayed on the official zoning map shall become effective until after such change has been made on said map.

No changes of any nature shall be made on the official zoning map or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this ordinance. Any unauthorized change of whatever kind, by any person or persons, shall be considered a violation of this ordinance and punishable as provided by law.

Regardless of the existence of 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 department of planning and community development, shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings, and other structures in the city.

Where uncertainty exists as to the location of a district boundary line as delineated on the official zoning map, the precise location of the boundary line is to be determined as follows:

3.4.1.

Where a district boundary line is shown as following along or superimposed upon a lot or tract line (public or private), such lot or tract line shall be seemed to be the boundary line;

3.4.2.

Where a district boundary line is indicated by a designated number of feet, that distance shall control;

3.4.3.

Where a district boundary line is shown within or following along a highway, street, alley, or public thoroughfare, such boundary line shall be deemed to be in the center of that facility except in the cases where the side of said facility is designated as the boundary line;

3.4.4.

Where a district boundary line is shown as following along or superimposed upon a railroad track or tracks, such boundary line shall be deemed to be in the center of the tracks when there is one set of tracks, and in the center of the railroad right-of-way in the event that there are numerous tracks;

3.4.5.

Where a district boundary line is shown as following along or superimposed upon a stream, river, canal, or lake, such boundary line shall be deemed to be located in the center of the watercourse, except in cases where the bank (side) of [the] watercourse is designated as the boundary line;

3.4.6.

Where a district boundary line is shown as parallel to or an extension of features indicated in subsections [3.4.]1 through [3.4.]5, such boundary line shall be construed to be parallel to or an extension of the existing feature;

3.4.7.

Where a district boundary line is shown and its location cannot be determined by any of the rules in subsections 3.4.1 through 3.4.6, its precise location shall be determined by the board of zoning appeals [BZA], using a process of scaling on the map, from fixtures, objects, or other features shown on the maps.

Where city limit boundaries change by virtue of annexation or some other means, the following provisions shall apply:

3.5.1.

The appropriate classification of newly annexed lands into the city shall be determined by the city council during the annexation process, based upon the proposed use of the land, as well as those criteria listed in section 3.1. Of course, the city council or property owner may later desire to change such classification through normal amendment procedure.

3.5.2.

In all cases, where additions or deletions in the City of Anderson's total land area require adjustments in the zoning district boundaries, said amendments shall be made on the official zoning map within 60 days and the date of council action shall be noted.