The zoning maps of the city of Brawley are adopted by reference and shall hereafter be in effect and exist pursuant to and as part of this zoning ordinance and shall be known and designated as the "zoning maps."

(Ord. No. 2008-04 § 1.)

Where uncertainty exists as to boundaries of any zone shown upon a zoning map, or any part thereof, the following provisions shall apply:

1.

Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following lot lines or the centerline of highways, streets or alleys, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

2.

In the case of unsubdivided property where a zone boundary divides a lot, the location of such boundaries shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on said zoning map.

3.

Where a public highway, street or alley, or any portion thereof is officially vacated or abandoned, the area comprising such vacated highway, street or alley shall acquire the zone classification of the property to which it reverts.

4.

Areas in dedicated highways, streets or alleys, or in railroad rights-of-way, other than as are designated on the zoning map as being classified in one of the zones provided in this zoning ordinance, shall be deemed to be in zone R-1 (single-family residential), and in the case of highways, streets or alleys permitted to be used only for purposes lawfully allowed, and in the case of railroad rights-of-way permitted to be used solely for the purpose of accommodating tracks, signals, other operative devices and the movement of rolling stock.

5.

If a zone boundary divides a lot into two parts and the portion in one zone is of such size and shape that no part of said portion is more than fifty feet from the nearest point on the zone boundary, then said portion may be used for any purpose permitted in the zone established on the remaining portion of the lot, provided that:

a.

The lot is shown as a single lot on a final subdivision map that was recorded in the office of the county recorder after the effective date of the ordinance or amendment establishing said zone boundary; and

b.

The lot has been held in undivided ownership at all times since the recording of said final map.

(Ord. No. 2008-04 § 1.)

The prezoning of areas prior to annexation by the city of Brawley provides local implementation of the authority granted cities by section 65859 of the Government Code.

(Ord. No. 2008-04 § 1.)

Prior to annexing any property to the city of Brawley, the city council shall prezone the property to the zoning classification consistent with the general plan land use element. Prior to taking final action on the prezoning of any property, the council shall request the planning commission to provide a recommendation on which zoning classification should be applied to which properties. The planning commission and city council shall hold public hearings on the proposed prezoning plan prior to taking any official action. The city clerk shall notify persons whose property will be affected by the prezoning action as required by sections 65090 and 65091 of the Government Code.

(Ord. No. 2008-04 § 1.)

The zoning classifications adopted pursuant to this article for prezoning of property adjoining the city of Brawley shall become effective at the same time as the annexation of such property to the city of Brawley becomes effective.

(Ord. No. 2008-04 § 1.)