The City of Lynchburg is hereby divided into zones, or districts, as provided herein and as shown on the "Official Zoning Map of Lynchburg, Virginia," which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby declared to be a part of this ordinance, bearing the effective date of this ordinance and any map amendment thereto, and certified by the Clerk of City Council. The Official Zoning Map shall be maintained on the City's geographic information system (GIS) under the guidance of the City Planner. Exhibit III-1 lists the base and special districts established for the City of Lynchburg and provides links to the sections of this ordinance that establish the regulations applicable within each zoning district. Article IV establishes the base zoning districts. Article V establishes the special zoning districts that include regulations that overlay and modify the regulations applicable in the base zoning districts.

Exhibit III-1: Zoning Districts Established