In order to classify, segregate, and regulate land use according to the provisions of this zoning code, the city is divided into the following land use zones:

(Ord. 22-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 22-05 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1020 § 3, 1981).

The locations and boundaries of the zones established in this chapter are set forth on a parcel-specific map entitled the “City of Buckley Official Zoning Map.” Such map has been examined by the city council and is adopted as part of this zoning code. The original zoning map shall bear the signature of the mayor and city clerk and shall be dated as of the date the enacting ordinance was passed by the council. If any conflict between the map and the text of this zoning code arises, the text shall control. (Ord. 06-15 § 32, 2015; Ord. 22-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 22-05 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1020 § 3, 1981).

Changes in zone boundaries shall be made by ordinance adopting an amended zoning map, and when so adopted said amended map shall become a part of the zoning code, superseding all previous zoning maps. (Ord. 22-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 22-05 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1020 § 3, 1981).

The following rules shall apply when interpreting the zone boundaries as they exist on the officially adopted zoning map:

(1) Where a boundary is indicated as approximately following a street, alley, or lot line, such line shall be construed to be the boundary.

(2) Where the boundary is indicated as approximately following the central line of a street, alley, railroad or waterway, such line shall be construed to be the boundary.

(3) Where the boundary divides a parcel of unsubdivided land, the location of the boundary, if not indicated on the map, shall be determined by using the scale appearing on the zoning map.

(4) Where a boundary extends to or into a body of water bounding the city, the zone boundary shall be extended to the city boundary.

(5) When a public street or alley is vacated, it shall become a part of the same zone as that of the property to which it reverts. (Ord. 22-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 22-05 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1020 § 3, 1981).

Any property which, for any reason other than the fact it is a right-of-way of a street, alley, or railroad, is not designated within any given zone on the zoning map shall be deemed to be zoned R-8,000. (Ord. 22-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 22-05 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1020 § 3, 1981).

When the property being annexed is within the designated UGA, the zoning shall be designated to implement the adopted comprehensive plan of the city. (Ord. 22-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008).