(1)

In order to carry out the goals and objectives of the policies in Article III hereof and the purposes of this Ordinance, the following districts are hereby created:

(a)

Residential Dwelling District.

(b)

Neighborhood District.

(c)

Mixed Use District.

(d)

Business District.

(e)

Industrial District.

(f)

Downtown and Lakefront District.

(g)

Charpentier District and Historic Landmarks.

(2)

The designation "x" may be applied to any of the districts in subsection (1) to indicate an area of special opportunity subject to the provisions of Part 4 of Article V of this Ordinance.

(1)

Purpose. The purpose of the official zoning map is to set forth the boundaries of the zoning districts established in Section 24-5-101 as they may be applied from time to time to all land within the corporate limits of the city.

(2)

Maintenance of map. The originals of the zoning map shall be signed by the city clerk and the mayor and retained in the offices of the planning department. Copies of the zoning map shall be maintained by the director of planning and kept up-to-date, by posting thereon all changes and subsequent amendments.

(3)

Inclusion of maps in ordinance. Copies of the zoning map shall be included as Appendix C to this Ordinance. The applicable district regulations, regulations of general applicability, and the provisions of the text of this Ordinance shall apply to lots or parcels located within districts created by this Ordinance, the boundaries of which districts are set forth on the zoning map of the City of Lake Charles.