For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community, all the land area within the incorporated limits of the City of Breaux Bridge is hereby divided into districts, as shown on the official Zoning Map which, together with all explanatory material thereon is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this ordinance. The various Zoning Districts of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana are as follows:

R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT R-3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT R-4 MOBILE HOME RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

R-5 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

R-6 RETIREMENT AND ASSISTED LIVING DISTRICT M-1 MEDICAL SERVICE DISTRICT

M-2 MEDICAL SERVICE DISTRICT 2

C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT C-2 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

C-3 CENTRAL BUSINESS COMMERCIAL DISTRICT C-4 SPECIAL RETAIL BUSINESS DISTRICT

I-I LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT 1-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT

C-5 INTERSTATE 10 COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR AND GATEWAY DISTRICT TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

C-6 REES STREET ENHANCED ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

(Ord. No. 2232, 8-8-2017; Ord. No. 2273, 12-14-2021)

The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana and attested by the signature of the members of the City of Breaux Bridge Board of Alderman and the City Clerk of the City of Breaux Bridge. The official zoning map shall further bear the following words: "This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in Chapter 23, Article III, Sec. 23-3.1 of the Breaux Bridge Code of Ordinances for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana."

(Ord. No. 2232, 8-8-2017; Ord. No. 2273, 12-14-2021)

Changes made in the district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be made to the official zoning map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the Board of Alderman of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. It will be the duty of the City Clerk of the City of Breaux Bridge to file with the chairman of the planning commission a copy of the ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map within 30 days after such amending ordinance is adopted. It will be the duty of the city clerk to have recorded the district boundary change on the official zoning map, together with the number of the amending ordinance and the date of its passage within 30 business days.

(Ord. No. 2232, 8-8-2017; Ord. No. 2273, 12-14-2021)

When an ordinance is adopted that alters, amends, repeals or changes in any way any provision under this chapter 23, it will be the duty of the city clerk to file with the chairman of the planning commission a copy of such ordinance along with the number of the amending ordinance and the date of its passage within 30 days after such amending ordinance is adopted.

(Ord. No. 2232, 8-8-2017; Ord. No. 2273, 12-14-2021)

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries shown on the official zoning map, the following interpretation shall apply:

(1)

Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of streets, highways or roads shall be construed to follow such lines.

(2)

Boundaries indicated as approximately following the plated property lines shall be construed as following such lines.

(3)

Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits shall be construed as following city limits.

(4)

Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main tracks.

(5)

Boundaries indicated as following shore lines of water bodies or courses shall be construed to follow such shore lines and in the event of change of the shore line shall be construed as moving with the actual shore line.

(6)

Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in subsections 1 through 5 above shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map.

(7)

Where the street or property layout existing on the ground is a variance with that shown on the official zoning map or in other circumstances not covered by sub-sections 1 through 6 above, the board of adjustment shall interpret the district boundaries.

(Ord. No. 2232, 8-8-2017)

Where a district boundary divides a piece of property owned singly, jointly or severally existing at the time this chapter takes effect and the major portion of said parcel is in the less restrictive district, then the classification of that property shall conform to the regulations of the less restrictive district.

(Ord. No. 2232, 8-8-2017)

All territory which may hereafter be annexed to the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana shall be classified in accordance with the proposed use of the annexed territory. A public hearing shall be conducted by the planning commission so that all interested parties may be appraised of the proposed use.

(Ord. No. 2232, 8-8-2017)

All areas within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana which are under water and are not shown as included within any district shall be subject to all of the regulations of the district adjacent to the water area.

(Ord. No. 2232, 8-8-2017)