The zoning map adopted for the county is an official map and land use policy to control and direct the use and development of property in the unincorporated territory by dividing it comprehensively into districts and according to the present and potential use of the properties.

(Res. 13678 (Vol. 29, page 346)(part): Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29, page 347) § 1.3, 1978).

This title shall consist of the text hereof and that certain map or maps identified by the approving signature of the chairman of the board of county commissioners, and marked and designated as "Zoning Map, Klickitat County," which map is placed on file in the offices of the county auditor and county planning department. The map has heretofore been examined and duly considered in detail by the board and is adopted is a part of the ordinance codified in this title. This title and each and all of its terms and mapped details is to read and be interpreted in the light of the contents of said maps and their relationship to the comprehensive plan. If any conflict between the map and the text of this title is deemed to arise, the text of the title shall prevail.

(Res. 13678 (Vol. 29, page 346)(part): Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29 page 348) § 1.7, 1978).

The boundaries of the various districts shown on the zoning map are, unless otherwise indicated, streets, alleys, lot lines, section lines, or other lines of demarcation as shown on said map. Where a street layout property line or other boundary on the ground varies from that shown on the zoning map, and where property or other boundary lines do not exist or are not shown on the zoning map, the designations shown on the map shall be applied by the planning commission or the board of adjustment by map scale or other method so as to carry out the intent and purpose of the zoning map for that district.

(Res. 13678 (Vol. 29, page 346)(part): Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29, page 349) § 2.2,1978).

Where a district boundary line is shown on the zoning map, divides a lot or other unit of property in a single ownership at the time of passage of the ordinance codified in this title, the use permitted on the least restrictive portion of such lot may extend to the portion lying in the more restrictive district, a distance of not more than fifty feet beyond the district boundary line.

(Res. 13678 (Vol. 29, page 346)(part): Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29, page 350) § 2.3, 1978).