In order to classify, regulate and restrict the uses of land, water, building and structures, and to regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings, and to regulate the area of yards, courts and open spaces about buildings, the city is divided into districts.

(Ord. No. 89-346, § 2(26-41), 3-21-1989)

(a)

The boundaries of the various districts are shown on the official zoning map dated January 9, 2004, which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted and declared to be a part of this Code as fully as if all the matters and information set forth by said map were fully described herein.

(b)

The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor, attested by the city clerk, and bearing the seal of the city under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the official zoning map of the city" together with the date of the latest zoning change. The official zoning map shall be located in the office of the city clerk and shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings, and other structures in the city.

(Ord. No. 89-346, § 2(26-42), 3-21-1989)

(a)

If changes in district boundaries, zone classification, addition of lands or other matters are made by the city, such changes shall be promptly entered on the official zoning map after the amending ordinance has been adopted. This shall be done by placing an entry on the official zoning map as follows: "On _______, by official action of the city council, the following changes were made in the official zoning map: (brief description of nature of change)," which entry shall be signed by the mayor and attested by the city clerk. Immediately upon its passage, the city clerk shall post a copy of the amending ordinance beside the official zoning map until such time as the change in the official zoning map, in the manner set out below, shall have been made.

(b)

The copy of the amending ordinance shall be removed from beside the official zoning map upon the official zoning map being changed.

(c)

As soon as practical after the amending ordinance has been adopted, the city shall amend the official zoning map to reflect the new correct information. The adoption of the new zoning map shall be by way of a resolution passed by the city council.

(d)

The new official zoning map shall contain the language provided for in section 34-169 and shall additionally be identified by the signature of the mayor attested by the city clerk, and bearing the seal of the city under the following words: "This is to certify that this Official Zoning Map supersedes and replaces the Official Zoning Map dated _______."

(e)

Unless the prior official zoning map has been lost, or has been totally destroyed, the prior map or any significant parts thereof remaining shall be preserved, together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment.

(Ord. No. 89-346, § 2(26-43), 3-21-1989)

Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the districts as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

(1)

Where district boundaries are indicated as following the centerlines of streets, highways or alleys, such centerlines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

(2)

Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately parallel to the centerlines of streets or highways, such district boundaries shall be construed as being parallel thereto and at such distance therefrom as indicated on the official zoning map. If no distance is indicated specifically on the zoning map, the scale of the map shall determine.

(3)

Where district boundaries run to, but do not extend into water areas, they shall be considered to run into such water areas in a straight line continuing the prevailing direction of the boundary as it approached the water until they intersect other district boundaries or the geographic limits of the city. Boundaries which run through watercourses, lakes and other water areas shall be assumed to be located midway in such water areas unless otherwise indicated.

(4)

Where district boundaries are indicated as following platted lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be the district boundaries.

(5)

Where district boundaries are indicated by specific dimensions, such specific dimensions shall control.

(6)

Where district boundaries divide platted lots or cross unsubdivided property, and where no specific dimensions are indicated on the official zoning map, the scale of the official zoning map shall control.

(7)

Where the street or property layout or other physical features existing on the ground are at variance with the official zoning map, or where other uncertainties exist as to interpretation of the official zoning map, the city council shall interpret the map or maps to fix the exact location of zoning district boundaries.

(Ord. No. 89-346, § 2(26-44), 3-21-1989)

All territory which may hereafter be annexed to the city shall be considered to be zoned in the same manner as existed when under the county zoning classification unless such classification is affirmatively changed by the city.

(Ord. No. 89-346, § 2(26-46), 3-21-1989)