Golden Meadow City Zoning Code

The establishment of the following districts, as shown on the official zoning map, together with all explanatory matter thereon is adopted by reference and declared to be a part of the ordinance codified in this title when properly certified and attested:

R-1, residential district

R-2, residential district

R-3, residential district

C-1, neighborhood commercial district

C-2, major commercial district

M-1, light industrial district

M-2, heavy industrial district.

(Ord. 77 § 1.1, 1961.)

A.

If, in accordance with the provisions of this title, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be made on the official zoning map semiannually in January and July after the amendment has been approved by the town council, and shall be attached to the ordinance codified in this title. Each such semiannual change of the map shall be dated, signed and certified.

B.

No change of any nature shall be made in the official zoning map, or matter shown thereon, except in conformity with the procedure set forth in subsection A of this section. Any unauthorized changes of whatever kind by any person shall be considered a violation and punishable under the provisions of Chapter 1.08.

C.

The official zoning map, which shall be located in the office of the town clerk or zoning commission, shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of lands, buildings and other structures in the town.

(Ord. 77 § 1.101, 1961.)

Territory which may be annexed to the town as of September 15, 1961, shall be automatically classified as shown on the official zoning map. Areas not shown shall be classified in the R-1 district until otherwise amended.

(Ord. 77 § 1.102, 1961.)

A.

Where uncertainties exist as approximately following the centerlines of streets, highways or alleys, the boundaries shall be construed to follow such centerlines.

B.

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

C.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following town limits shall be construed as following town limits.

D.

Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the tracks.

E.

Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to follow such shoreline and, in event of change in the shoreline, shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline.

F.

Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in subsections A through E of this section shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map.

G.

Boundaries indicates as following other boundary lines, watercourses, and natural topography features, shall be construed to be such lines.

H.

Where street or property layout existing on the ground is at variance with that shown on the official zoning map, or in other circumstances not covered by subsections A through G of this section, the board of adjustments shall interpret the district boundaries, provided such adjustment does not exceed one acre in area.

(Ord. 77 § 1.2, 1961.)