The purpose of this chapter is to create a series of districts of such number and character necessary to achieve compatibility of uses within the Village, and to provide opportunities for community growth.

(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

   For the purpose of regulating and restricting the location of buildings, structures, and land use, the Village is divided into zoning districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map. These districts include the following, and shall be illustrated on the Official Zoning Map:

      R-1A Single-Family, Low-Density Residential District.

      R-1B Single-Family, Medium Density Residential District.

      R-2 Two-Family, Medium-Density Residential District.

      R-3 Multiple-Family Residence District.

      MHP Manufactured Home Park District.

      CB Central Business District.

      GB General Business District.

      LI Light Industrial District.

      GI General Industrial District.

      PO Professional Office District

      IP Industrial Park District.

      ID Institutional Development District.

      PUD Planned Unit Development District.

      State Route 57 Overlay District.

      (Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

   The location and boundaries of zoning districts are shown on the map titled, “The Official Zoning Map of Grafton Village.” A certified copy of this Map is on file in the Village Office, and said Map together with all notations, dimensions, and designations shown thereon are hereby declared to be a part of this Zoning Code. Such Zoning Map, properly attested, shall remain on file in the office of the Building Official and shall be available for public inspection.

(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

   There shall be provided on the Official Zoning Map, a legend which shall list the name of each zoning district and indicate the symbol for that district. A color, combination of colors, or black and white patterns may be used in place of symbols to identify the respective zoning districts in such legend. In addition to such legend, the Official Zoning Map shall provide sufficient space for compliance with Zoning Map amendments.

(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

   The Official Zoning Map shall be drawn on a permanent reproducible material and identified by the signature of the Mayor, and attested by the Clerk-Treasurer, and bearing the seal of the Village with the date of adoption of this Zoning Code. The Map shall be maintained by the Responsible Authority and shall remain on file in the office of the Clerk-Treasurer.

(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

   The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals has the authority to interpret the Official Zoning Map and shall adhere to the following rules:

   (a)   Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the center lines of streets or highways, street lines or highway right-of-way lines, such center lines, street lines, or highway right-of-way lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

   (b)   Where district boundaries are so indicated that they approximately follow the lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be said boundaries.

   (c)   Where district boundaries appear to be approximately parallel to the center lines or street lines of streets, or of the center lines or right-of-way lines of highways, such district boundaries shall be construed as parallel thereto and at such distance therefore as indicated on the Official Zoning Map. If no distance is given, such dimensions shall be determined by the use of the scale shown on the Official Zoning Map.

   (d)   Where the boundary of a district follows a railroad line, such boundary shall be deemed to be located midway between the main tracks of said railroad line.

   (e)   Where the boundary of a district follows a stream, lake, or other body of water, said boundary line shall be deemed to be at the limit of the jurisdiction of the Village, unless otherwise indicated.

   (f)   In unsubdivided property, the district boundary lines on the Map accompanying and made a part of this Zoning Code shall be determined by dimension notes on the Map or by the use of the scale appearing on the Map.

(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

   Any territory annexed to the Village after the passage date of this Zoning Code (01-014, passed July 7, 2001) shall become an R-1A Residence District and shall be subject to all of the provisions of this zoning code which relate to such District.

(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

   Within 15 days of the effective date of any change of a zoning district classification or boundary, the Responsible Authority shall amend the Official Zoning Map to reflect such change, and shall note the effective date of such change together with appropriate reference to the Zoning Code authorizing such change. The Official Zoning Map shall then be signed by the Mayor and attested to by the Clerk-Treasurer.

(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)