For the purpose of this chapter, the city is hereby divided into the following districts.

(Code 2002, § 220-5)

(a)

The boundaries of these districts are hereby defined and established as shown on a map titled "Zoning District Map, City of Grand Ledge," which accompanies this chapter, and which map, with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby made a part of this chapter.

(b)

The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the city mayor, attested by the City Clerk, and bearing the following words: "This is to certify that this is the official zoning map referred to in this section (Section 401 of the city of Grand Ledge Zoning Ordinance)."

(c)

If, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, changes are made in district boundaries or other matters portrayed on the official zoning district map, such changes shall not be considered final, and zoning permits shall not be issued until changes have been made within five normal working days after the effective date of the amendment of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived. Each map change shall be accompanied by a reference number on the map which shall refer to the official action of the City Council. One copy of the official zoning district map is to be maintained and kept up-to-date by the City Clerk.

(Code 2002, § 220-6)

Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any districts established in this chapter as shown on the zoning district maps, the following rules shall be applied:

(1)

Where boundaries approximately follow the centerlines of streets, alleys or highways, such centerlines shall be construed to be said boundaries.

(2)

Boundaries indicated so that they approximately follow lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines.

(3)

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

(4)

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

(5)

Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to follow such shorelines, and in the event of change in the shoreline shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline; boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerline of streams, rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such centerlines.

(6)

Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in subsections (1) through (5) 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.

(7)

Insofar as some or all of the various districts may be indicated on the zoning map by patterns which, for the sake of map clarity, do not cover public right-of-way, it is intended that such district boundaries do extend to the center of any public right-of-way.

(8)

Where physical or natural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the official zoning map, or in other circumstances not covered by subsections (1) through (6) of this section, the board of appeals after recommendation from the city planning commission shall interpret the district boundaries.

(Code 2002, § 220-7)

Whenever any street, alley, or other public way within the city shall be vacated, such street, alley, or other public way or portion thereof shall automatically be classified in the same zone district as the property to which it attaches.

(Code 2002, § 220-8)

Any area annexed to the city shall, immediately upon such annexation, be automatically classified as an AG Agricultural District, until a zoning map for said area has been adopted by the City Council. The planning commission shall recommend appropriate zoning for such area within three months after the matter is referred by the City Council.

(Code 2002, § 220-9)