For the purpose of this article, the city is divided into the following zoning districts:

(Code 1978, § 23.5(A); Ord. No. 07-03-06, § 2(Exh. A), 3-27-2007)

The location and boundaries of the districts established in section 30-481 are shown upon the official zoning map, together with all notations, references and other information shown thereon, and all amendments thereto, shall be as much a part of this division as if fully set forth and described in this section. The zoning map shall be kept on file in the office of the Zoning Administrator..

(Code 1978, § 23.5(B); Ord. No. 07-03-06, § 2(Exh. A), 3-27-2007)

The zoning district map shall be interpreted in accordance with the following:

1. District boundary lines on the map are intended to follow lot lines, the centerlines of streets, alleys, highways and rights-of-way projected, the ordinary high water elevation of lakes, ponds and watercourses or the corporate limits, all as they exist upon the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived or changed by a specific amendment thereto.
2. Where district boundaries are so indicated that they are approximately parallel to the centerline of a street, alley, highway or right-of-way, such district boundary shall be construed as being parallel thereto and at such distance therefrom as indicated on the zoning district map. If no distance is given, such dimension shall be determined by the use of the scale on the zoning map. The location of such boundaries shall not be affected by any future widening or realignment of the adjacent streets or highways unless provisions are made therefore by amendment to this article.
3. Where district boundaries cross property that is not subdivided into lots and other provisions in this section are not applicable, the location of the district line shall be determined by use of the scale on the zoning map.
4. Whenever any street, alley or other public way is vacated by official action of the city, the zoning district on each side of such street, alley or public way shall automatically be extended to the centerline.
5. Appeals from the zoning administrator's determination concerning the exact location of district boundary lines shall be determined by the board of zoning appeals.

(Code 1978, § 23.5(B); Ord. No. 07-03-06, § 2(Exh. A), 3-27-2007)

Lands annexed into the city shall be rezoned based on directions provided through the current comprehensive plan, surrounding land use, timing of development, availability of public services or other characteristic of the site that might influence use of the land. Lands annexed into the city may be petitioned for rezoning by the owner(s)/applicant(s) or if no specific zoning is requested by the owner(s)/applicant(s) at the time of annexation, the planning commission shall make a recommendation and the city council shall act to rezone the annexed lands. If the comprehensive plan does not provide clear direction for rezoning the annexed land, a study shall be conducted by the city to recommend an amendment to the comprehensive plan prior to filing the proposed annexation.

(Code 1978, § 23.5(D); Ord. No. 07-03-06, § 2(Exh. A), 3-27-2007)