Big Timber City Zoning Code

ZONING MAPS

AND DISTRICTS

§ 154.015 OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.

The city and portions of the extraterritorial limits surrounding the city are hereby divided into zones or districts, as shown on the official zoning map which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted, referenced, and declared to be a part of this chapter.

(2015 Code, § 11-3-1) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)

§ 154.016 DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED.

For the purpose of this chapter, the city, and portions of its extraterritory, are hereby divided and classified into the following:

(A) R-S Rural Suburban;

(B) R-1 Residential Low Density;

(D) R-3 Residential High Density;

(E) HB Highway Business;

(F) ICC Interchange Commercial;

(G) CBD Central Business;

(H) M-l Manufacturing and Industrial; and

(I) PLI Public Lands and Institutions.

(2015 Code, § 11-3-2) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)

§ 154.017 CERTIFICATE.

(A) (1) The official map shall be available at City Hall and shall bear certificates with the signature of the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk/Treasurer, and the date of adoption of this chapter.

(2) Copies of the official map shall be available at the City-County Planning Office.

(3) A reduced copy of the official zoning map is located in § 154.021.

(B) The certificate should read as follows:

This is to certify that this is an Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 11-3-1 of Ordinance Number 454 of the City of Big Timber, Montana.

Date: ______________________________________________________

MAYOR

ATTEST:

_____________________

CITY CLERK/TREASURER

(2015 Code, § 11-3-3) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)

§ 154.018 REPLACEMENT OF OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.

(A) Amendments. If any changes to the map are made by amendments of this chapter, such changes shall be made to official zoning map and signed, dated, and certified upon the map or upon the material attached thereto.

(B) Final authority. 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, kept in City Hall, shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water area, buildings, and other structures in the city and extraterritorial area.

(1) 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 thereto, the City Council may adopt and certify a new official zoning map.

(2) The new official zoning map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions in the prior map, but no such corrections shall have the effect of amending the original official zoning map or any subsequent amendment thereof.

(D) Certificate. The new official zoning map shall be identified by signature of the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk/Treasurer, and dated. The certificate should read as follows:

This is to certify that this is an official replacement map of the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 11-3-1 of the Official Zoning Code of the City of Big Timber, Montana.

Date: ______________________________________________________

MAYOR

ATTEST:

_____________________

CITY CLERK/TREASURER

(2015 Code, § 11-3-4) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)

§ 154.019 INTERPRETATIONS OF BOUNDARIES.

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the official zoning map, the boundaries shall be interpreted as following the nearest logical line to that shown, where:

(A) Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center line of streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow such center lines;

(B) Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits shall be construed as following such city limits;

(D) Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main track(s);

(E) Boundaries indicated as following the center line of streams, rivers, canals, or ditches shall be construed to follow such center lines;

(F) Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map; and

(G) Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the official zoning map or where circumstances or controversy arise over district boundaries, the City Council shall interpret the district boundary.

(2015 Code, § 11-3-5) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)

§ 154.020 INTERPRETATION OF USES.

(A) If questions arise concerning the appropriate classification of a particular use or if the specific use is not listed, the City Council shall determine the appropriate classification for that use.

(B) In interpreting use classification, the City Council shall determine:

(1) The use and its operation are compatible with the uses permitted in the district wherein the use is proposed to be located;

(2) The use is similar to one or more uses permitted in the district wherein it is proposed to be located;

(3) The use will not cause substantial injury to values of property in the neighborhood or district wherein it is proposed to be located; and

(4) The neither the intent of the chapter nor the intent of the district will be abrogated by such classification.

(2015 Code, § 11-3-6) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)

§ 154.021 MAP.

See the following for the official zoning map of the city.

Figure 3. Official Zoning Map

(2015 Code, § 11-3-7)

Big Timber City Zoning Code

ZONING MAPS

AND DISTRICTS

§ 154.015 OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.

(2015 Code, § 11-3-1) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)

§ 154.016 DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED.

For the purpose of this chapter, the city, and portions of its extraterritory, are hereby divided and classified into the following:

(A) R-S Rural Suburban;

(B) R-1 Residential Low Density;

(D) R-3 Residential High Density;

(E) HB Highway Business;

(F) ICC Interchange Commercial;

(G) CBD Central Business;

(H) M-l Manufacturing and Industrial; and

(I) PLI Public Lands and Institutions.

(2015 Code, § 11-3-2) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)

§ 154.017 CERTIFICATE.

(A) (1) The official map shall be available at City Hall and shall bear certificates with the signature of the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk/Treasurer, and the date of adoption of this chapter.

(2) Copies of the official map shall be available at the City-County Planning Office.

(3) A reduced copy of the official zoning map is located in § 154.021.

(B) The certificate should read as follows:

This is to certify that this is an Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 11-3-1 of Ordinance Number 454 of the City of Big Timber, Montana.

Date: ______________________________________________________

MAYOR

ATTEST:

_____________________

CITY CLERK/TREASURER

(2015 Code, § 11-3-3) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)

§ 154.018 REPLACEMENT OF OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.

(D) Certificate. The new official zoning map shall be identified by signature of the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk/Treasurer, and dated. The certificate should read as follows:

This is to certify that this is an official replacement map of the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 11-3-1 of the Official Zoning Code of the City of Big Timber, Montana.

Date: ______________________________________________________

MAYOR

ATTEST:

_____________________

CITY CLERK/TREASURER

(2015 Code, § 11-3-4) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)

§ 154.019 INTERPRETATIONS OF BOUNDARIES.

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the official zoning map, the boundaries shall be interpreted as following the nearest logical line to that shown, where:

(A) Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center line of streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow such center lines;

(B) Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits shall be construed as following such city limits;

(D) Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main track(s);

(E) Boundaries indicated as following the center line of streams, rivers, canals, or ditches shall be construed to follow such center lines;

(F) Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map; and

(2015 Code, § 11-3-5) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)

§ 154.020 INTERPRETATION OF USES.

(B) In interpreting use classification, the City Council shall determine:

(1) The use and its operation are compatible with the uses permitted in the district wherein the use is proposed to be located;

(2) The use is similar to one or more uses permitted in the district wherein it is proposed to be located;

(3) The use will not cause substantial injury to values of property in the neighborhood or district wherein it is proposed to be located; and

(4) The neither the intent of the chapter nor the intent of the district will be abrogated by such classification.

(2015 Code, § 11-3-6) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)

§ 154.021 MAP.

See the following for the official zoning map of the city.

Figure 3. Official Zoning Map

(2015 Code, § 11-3-7)

Big Timber City Zoning Code

ZONING MAPS

AND DISTRICTS

§ 154.015 OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.

(2015 Code, § 11-3-1) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)

§ 154.016 DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED.

For the purpose of this chapter, the city, and portions of its extraterritory, are hereby divided and classified into the following:

(A) R-S Rural Suburban;

(B) R-1 Residential Low Density;

(D) R-3 Residential High Density;

(E) HB Highway Business;

(F) ICC Interchange Commercial;

(G) CBD Central Business;

(H) M-l Manufacturing and Industrial; and

(I) PLI Public Lands and Institutions.

(2015 Code, § 11-3-2) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)

§ 154.017 CERTIFICATE.

(A) (1) The official map shall be available at City Hall and shall bear certificates with the signature of the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk/Treasurer, and the date of adoption of this chapter.

(2) Copies of the official map shall be available at the City-County Planning Office.

(3) A reduced copy of the official zoning map is located in § 154.021.

(B) The certificate should read as follows:

This is to certify that this is an Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 11-3-1 of Ordinance Number 454 of the City of Big Timber, Montana.

Date: ______________________________________________________

MAYOR

ATTEST:

_____________________

CITY CLERK/TREASURER

(2015 Code, § 11-3-3) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)

§ 154.018 REPLACEMENT OF OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.

(D) Certificate. The new official zoning map shall be identified by signature of the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk/Treasurer, and dated. The certificate should read as follows:

This is to certify that this is an official replacement map of the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 11-3-1 of the Official Zoning Code of the City of Big Timber, Montana.

Date: ______________________________________________________

MAYOR

ATTEST:

_____________________

CITY CLERK/TREASURER

(2015 Code, § 11-3-4) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)

§ 154.019 INTERPRETATIONS OF BOUNDARIES.

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the official zoning map, the boundaries shall be interpreted as following the nearest logical line to that shown, where:

(A) Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center line of streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow such center lines;

(B) Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits shall be construed as following such city limits;

(D) Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main track(s);

(E) Boundaries indicated as following the center line of streams, rivers, canals, or ditches shall be construed to follow such center lines;

(F) Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map; and

(2015 Code, § 11-3-5) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)

§ 154.020 INTERPRETATION OF USES.

(B) In interpreting use classification, the City Council shall determine:

(1) The use and its operation are compatible with the uses permitted in the district wherein the use is proposed to be located;

(2) The use is similar to one or more uses permitted in the district wherein it is proposed to be located;

(3) The use will not cause substantial injury to values of property in the neighborhood or district wherein it is proposed to be located; and

(4) The neither the intent of the chapter nor the intent of the district will be abrogated by such classification.

(2015 Code, § 11-3-6) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)

§ 154.021 MAP.

See the following for the official zoning map of the city.

Figure 3. Official Zoning Map

(2015 Code, § 11-3-7)