La Feria City Zoning Code
§ 3
ZONING DISTRICT MAP.
A.
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
The city is hereby divided into zoning districts, as shown on the official zoning map, which together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted and declared to be a part of this zoning ordinance. This map shall be kept on file in the office of the city manager and shall be available for public inspection during regular office hours. The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor, attested by the city manager, and bearing the seal of the city under the following words:
“This is the official zoning map as adopted by part of Ordinance No. 92-7 on July 23, 1992 by the City Commission of the City of La Feria, Texas.”
When changes are made in any zoning district boundaries, such changes shall be entered on the official zoning map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the city commission. No zoning change shall become effective until after its approval by the city commission.
B.
ZONING MAP REPLACEMENT
The city commission may, by ordinance, adopt a new official zoning map should the original official zoning map be damaged, destroyed, lost or become ambiguous because of the nature or number of changes and additions. The new official zoning map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions in the prior official zoning map or any subsequent amendment thereof. The new official zoning map shall also be identified by the signature of the mayor attested by the city manager, and bearing the seal of the city under the following words:
“This is to certify that this official zoning map supersedes and replaces the official zoning map adopted (date of adoption of map being replaced) as a part of the zoning ordinance of the City of La Feria, Texas.”
C.
RULES FOR INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of zoning districts as shown on the official zoning map, the following shall apply:
(1)
When the district boundaries are roads or streets, unless otherwise shown, and where the designation of the district map indicates that the various districts are bounded by a road or street line, the centerline of such road or street shall be construed to be the district boundary line;[.]
(2)
Where the district boundaries indicated follow platted lot or tract lines, the district boundaries shall be construed to follow such lot or tract lines.
(3)
Where the district boundaries indicated appear to follow city limit boundaries, the district boundaries shall be construed to follow the city limit boundaries.
(4)
Where district boundaries [are] indicated as dividing a lot or tract, the district boundaries shall be construed as being located as shown on the Zoning District Map. Distances not specifically indicated on the Zoning District Map shall be determined by the scale of the map.
(5)
Where district boundaries are disputed or not otherwise clearly designated, or where the physical or structural features are at variance with the official zoning map or in other circumstances not covered in this section, the zoning board of adjustment shall interpret the district boundaries.
(Ordinance 2008-03 adopted 1/10/08)