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Lima City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1246

Zoning Map and Districts Generally

1246.01 ZONING MAP; DESIGNATIONS AND INTERPRETATION.

   (A)   When definite distances in feet are not shown on the Zoning Map, the district boundaries on the Map are intended to be along existing street, alley or property lines or extensions of or from such lines. If the exact location of such lines are not clear, they shall be determined by either supplemental detail drawings or rules of interpretation adopted by the concurring vote of four members of the Board of Adjustment.
   (B)   When existing streets or alleys differ from the streets or alleys shown on the Zoning Map, the Board may apply the district designations on the Map to the actual property in such manner as to conform, in its judgment, to the intent and purpose of this section.
   (C)   Land or premises within a street, alley, park, cemetery or other undesignated area on the Zoning Map shall be governed by the regulations of the use, height and area district adjoining such land or premises. If such land or premises are adjoined by more than one class of use, height or area district, then portions of such land or premises shall be governed by the regulations of the use, height and area district nearest to such portion.
(1956 Code Sec. 1317.01)

1246.02 USE, HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED.

   (A)   Use Districts. For the purpose of regulating and restricting the location of buildings and other structures and of premises to be used for trade, industry, residence or other specified uses; for the purpose of regulating the location of buildings and other structures hereafter erected or altered, setback building lines and the area of yards, courts and other open spaces; and for the purpose of regulating and limiting the height of buildings and other structures hereafter erected or altered, the City is hereby divided into eight classes of use districts, termed respectively: Class I Residential or Single Family House District; Class II Residential or Multifamily House District; Class III Residential or Apartment House District; Office District; Class I Business District; Class II Business District; First Industrial District; and Second Industrial District.
   (B)   Height Districts. For the purposes set forth in subsection (a) hereof, the City is hereby divided into three classes of height districts, termed respectively: Two and One-Half Story Height District; Six-Story Height District; and Unrestricted Height District.
   (C)   Area Districts. For the purposes set forth in subsection (a) hereof, the City is hereby divided into four classes of area districts, termed respectively: 4,800 Square Foot Area District; 2,400 Square Foot Area District; 1,200 Square Foot Area District; and Unrestricted Area District.
   (D)   Designation on Zoning Map. All districts established herein are as shown on the revised Zoning Map, dated August 3, 1970, which Map is identical to the original Zoning Map, dated June 6, 1949, except for duly authorized amendments thereto. The revised Zoning Map, as amended, duly authenticated by the City Engineer and on file in his office, together with the Map designations and the Map designation rules which accompany it, is hereby incorporated in and made a part of this Zoning Code pursuant to Section 46 of the City Charter. The use, height and area districts designated on the Zoning Map or described in this Zoning Code are hereby established. No buildings or premises shall be erected or used except in conformity with the regulations herein prescribed for the use, height and area districts in which such buildings or premises are located.
(Ord. 157-70. Passed 8-3-70.)