(a)

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 by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter.

(b)

The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor and attested by the city clerk, and bearing the seal of the city under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the official zoning map referred to in the Lake City Zoning Regulations," together with the date of adoption of the resolution from which this chapter is derived.

(Code 1994, § 110-1; Res. of 3-12-1985, art. III, § 3.1; Ord. No. 02-02, § 1, 5-13-2002)

(a)

If, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be entered on the official zoning map periodically after the amendment has been approved by the mayor and council, with an entry in the minutes of such council meeting as follows: "On ___________, 20___, by official action of the mayor and council, the following (change) changes (was) were made to the official zoning map: (brief description of nature of changes or changes)," which entry shall be signed by the mayor and attested by the city clerk. No amendment to this chapter is official until such change and entry is made on said map.

(b)

No changes of any nature shall be made in the official zoning map or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this chapter.

(c)

Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the official zoning map which may from time to time be made or published, the official zoning map which shall be located in the office of the city clerk shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of the city.

(Code 1994, § 110-1; Res. of 3-12-1985, art. III, § 3.2; Ord. No. 02-02, § 1, 5-13-2002)

(a)

In the event that the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the mayor and council may, by resolution, adopt a new official zoning map which shall supersede the prior official zoning map. The new official zoning map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions in the prior official zoning map, but no such correction shall have the effect of amending the original official zoning map, and shall be identified by the signature of the mayor attested by the city clerk, 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 the date of ___________, 20___, as part of the Lake City Zoning Regulations."

(b)

Unless the previous official zoning map has been lost, or has been totally destroyed, the prior map or any significant remaining parts thereof, shall be preserved, together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment.

(Code 1994, § 110-1; Res. of 3-12-1985, art. III, § 3.3; Ord. No. 02-02, § 1, 5-13-2002)

Where uncertainty exists with respect to the location of the boundaries of any zoning district in the city, the following rules shall apply:

(1)

Where a zoning district boundary line is shown as approximately following a corporate limits line, a militia district line, a land lot line, a lot line or the centerline of a street, a county road, a state highway, an interstate highway, or a railroad right-of-way or such lines extended, then such lines shall be construed to be the zoning district boundary lines.

(2)

Where a zoning district boundary line is shown as being set back from a street, a county road, a state highway, an interstate highway or a railroad right-of-way, and approximately parallel thereto, then such zoning district boundary line shall be construed as being at the scaled distance from the centerline of the street, county road, state highway, interstate highway or railroad right-of-way and as being parallel thereto.

(3)

Where a zoning district boundary line divides a lot, the location of the line shall be the scaled distance from the lot lines. In this situation, the requirements of the zoning district in which the greater portion of the lot lies shall apply to the balance of the lot except that such extension shall not include any part of a lot that lies more than 50 feet beyond the zoning district boundary line.

(4)

Where zoning district boundaries are in doubt, the mayor and council shall determine such boundaries using the appropriate scale from the official zoning map.

(Code 1994, § 110-1; Res. of 3-12-1985, art. III, § 3.4; Ord. No. 01-02, § 1(3.4), 7-9-2001; Ord. No. 02-02, § 1, 5-13-2002)

For the purposes of this chapter, the incorporated land area of the city is divided into zoning districts designated as follows:

(1)

RS-200 Single-Family Residence: 20,000 square foot lot district; provides for low density single-family residential uses.

(2)

RS-150 Single-Family Residence: provides for the development of single-family residences on individual lots.

(3)

RM Multiple-Family Residence: provides for moderate-high residential densities not to exceed ten dwelling units per acre.

(4)

RMH Mobile Home or Manufactured Home Park Residence: provides for mobile home or manufactured home parks.

(5)

OI Office/Institutional: provides a location for offices, institutions and limited, related retail businesses and services.

(6)

BN Neighborhood Business: provides a location for convenience and service establishments or individual lots or within planned shopping centers when serving the day-to-day need of residents of adjacent residential neighborhoods.

(7)

BG General Business: provides for a wide range of retail, service and related commercial establishments.

(8)

M Manufacturing: provides for heavy commercial and light industrial uses which are compatible with land use plan objectives.

(9)

SCR Shopping Center Reuse: allows the repurposing of an existing development of land to provide for a wide range of retail, service and wholesale establishments.

(10)

G-1 Gateway Village Development: established as part of a collaborative partnership between the City of Lake City, Georgia, City of Morrow, Georgia, and Clayton College and State University (CCSU) for the purpose of establishing architectural and site design standards for the regulation of new development and construction as well as the creation of a Gateway Village Master Plan.

(Code 1994, § 110-1; Ord. No. 02-02, § 1, 5-13-2002)

Any land annexed into the city shall, upon such annexation and unless otherwise zoned upon such annexation, automatically be classified in the RS-200 Single-Family Residence District and remain so zoned until an amendment to this chapter shall place such annexed land into a different district.

(Code 1994, § 110-1; Res. of 3-12-1985, art. III, § 3.6; Ord. No. 01-02, § 2(3.6), 7-9-2001; Ord. No. 02-02, § 1, 5-13-2002)