For the purposes of this ordinance, the City is hereby divided into the following zoning districts as shown on the official Zoning Map:

 

(Ord. No. 93-553, § 9.01, 2-2-1993)

   The boundaries of the zoning districts listed in Section 9.01 are hereby established as shown on the official Zoning Map of the City. The Zoning Map with all notations, references, and other information shown thereon shall be, and is hereby declared to be a part of this ordinance as if fully described herein.

   In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance and Michigan Public Act 207 of 1921, as amended, changes made in district boundaries and other matters portrayed on the Zoning Map shall be entered on the Zoning Map after the amendment has been approved by the city council and has been published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City. No changes of any nature shall be made to the Zoning Map except in conformity with the procedures set forth in Article 32.00.

   Regardless of the existence of copies of the Zoning Map which may, from time to time, be made or published, the official Zoning Map shall be located at the municipal offices and shall be the final authority with regard to the current zoning status of all land in the City.

(Ord. No. 93-553, § 9.02, 2-2-1993)

   The following rules shall apply to the interpretation of zoning district boundaries:

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

   B.   Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines.

   C.   Boundaries indicated as approximately following City limits shall be construed as following such limits.

   D.   Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of ditches, drains, or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such center lines.

   E.   Boundaries indicated as parallel to or as an extension of features cited in paragraphs (A) through (D) above shall be construed as being parallel to or an extension of the features cited. Distances not specified on the official Zoning Map shall be determined using the scale on the map.

   F.   Where there is any uncertainty, contradiction, or conflict with the city planner concerning the intended location of zoning district boundaries, the zoning board of appeals shall interpret the exact location of zoning district boundaries.

(Ord. No. 93-553, § 9.03, 2-2-1993)

   Whenever any street, alley, or other public way within the City is vacated, such street, alley, or other public way shall be automatically be classified in the same zoning district as the property to which it attaches, and shall be subject to the standards for said zoning district.

(Ord. No. 93-553, § 9.04, 2-2-1993)

   Buildings and uses in any district shall be subject to all applicable standards and requirements set forth in this zoning ordinance, including but not limited to Article 29.00, Schedule of Regulations.

(Ord. No. 93-553, § 9.05, 2-2-1993)