For the purpose of these regulations the city is hereby divided into the following zones, differentiated according to use and regulations:

Floodplain, Watershed and Wetland Protection Zone. Under the authority of Chapter 40A, section 2 of the General Laws of Massachusetts and all acts in amendment thereof and in addition thereto, and other enabling laws, the Brockton floodplain, watershed and wetlands protection zone is hereby designated for regulation of the construction, alteration, repair, location and use of buildings and land thereon, as shown on an official copy of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) and the Flood Boundary and Floodway Maps, City of Brockton, Massachusetts, Plymouth, Community Panel Numbers 25023C0069J, 25023C0152J, 25023C0162J, 25023C0166J, 25023C0167J, 25023C0176J, 25023C0178J, and 25023C0186J dated July 17, 2012, and as amended, on file with the city clerk, which maps are hereby made a part of this ordinance.

(Code 1965, § 27-4; Ord. No. D347, 9-29-94; Ord. No. D439, § 1, 5-25-99; Ord. No. E007, § I, 9-26-00; Ord. No. F010, § III, 11-27-01; Ord. No. G040, 7-23-07; Ord. No. 170, 10-14-16; Ord. No. K07, 12-19-16)

Editor's note— Ord. No. D114, adopted July 28, 1980 amended section 27-4; such amendment is on file with the city clerk.

The boundaries of each of the zones are hereby established as shown on the map entitled "The City of Brockton, Massachusetts Zoning District Map", dated November 10, 1967, or as hereafter amended, which map is attached to and made part of this chapter. Such zoning district map and all boundaries, notations and other data shown thereon are made by this reference as much a part of this chapter as if fully described and detailed herein. The zoning map shall be filed in the custody of the city clerk and may be examined by the public subject to any reasonable regulations established by the city clerk.

(Code 1965, § 27-5)

Designation of zone boundaries. The zone boundary lines are intended generally to follow the boundary lines of streets, the center lines of railroad rights-of-way, existing lot lines, the mean water level of rivers, streams and other waterways, or city boundary lines, all as shown on the zoning map.

Determination of locations of boundaries. In case of uncertainty as to the true location of a zone boundary line in a particular instance, the building inspector shall request the board of appeals to render its determination with respect thereto.

Zone boundaries and lot lines. If a zone boundary line does not follow an existing lot line but is within thirty-five (35) feet of an existing lot line, such lot boundary line shall be considered as the zone boundary line.

(Code 1965, § 27-6; Ord. No. D89, 2-28-79; Ord. No. D347, 9-29-94)

Editor's note— Ord. No. D114, adopted July 28, 1980 amended section 27-6; such amendment is on file with the city clerk.