The location of any zoning district boundaries shown on the zoning map shall be determined by the following rules:

(1)

Zoning district boundary lines are intended to follow center lines of streets or alleys, street or railroad right-of-way or watercourses or be parallel or perpendicular thereto, unless said zoning district boundary lines are fixed by dimensions as shown on the zoning map.

(2)

Where zoning district boundaries approximately follow platted lot lines on the zoning map, said lot lines shall be construed to be said boundaries.

(3)

Where zoning district boundaries approximately follow City limits, said limits shall be construed to be said boundaries.

(4)

On unsubdivided property, or where a zoning district boundary divides a lot, the location of any said boundary, unless the same is indicated by dimensions shown upon the zoning map, shall be determined by the use of the scale shown upon said map.

(5)

If, after the application of the foregoing rules, uncertainty exists as to the exact location of a zoning district boundary, the City Commission shall determine and fix the location of said boundary line following a public hearing. Notice of said public hearing shall be published at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of said hearing in a newspaper of general paid circulation in the municipality and shall contain the date, time, place and purpose of the hearing.