For the purposes of this ordinance, the City of Keizer is divided into the following zoning districts:

For the purposes of this ordinance, the following overlay zones are placed in certain areas of the City of Keizer:

(6/23)

Zone classifications implement the comprehensive plan map designations. The following are the zones allowed in each comprehensive plan designation:

A.

Zoning map. The zoning district boundaries are shown on the zoning map of the City of Keizer. This map is made a part of this ordinance and shall be filed in the office of the zoning administrator. The zoning administrator shall amend the map as required. The map shall be available for public review with copies provided at reasonable cost. (5/98)

B.

Zoning map interpretation. The zoning administrator shall resolve any dispute over the exact location of a zoning district boundary. In interpreting the location of the zoning boundaries, the zoning administrator shall rely on the Keizer Comprehensive Plan Map and the following guidelines:

1.

Right-of-way. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerline or the right-of-way boundary of streets, highways, railways or alleys shall be construed to follow such centerline or boundary. (5/98)

2.

Lot lines. Boundaries indicated as approximately following lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines. (5/98)

3.

Water courses. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerline of streams, rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such centerline. (5/98)

4.

Extensions. Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in subsections 1 through 3 above shall be so construed. (5/98)

5.

Specific description. Where a plan map designation or zoning action references a specific property description, that description shall establish the boundary. Where two or more property descriptions establish conflicting boundaries, the most recent description shall govern. (5/98)