Midlothian City Zoning Code

In order to carry out the purpose and intent of this title, the village is hereby divided into the following zoning districts:

 

(Ord. 1650, 10-10-2007, eff. 10-15-2007)

   (A)   Location Of Districts:

      1.   The location and boundaries of the zoning districts established by this title are set forth in the official zoning map, as periodically amended. The official zoning map is hereby incorporated into, and made an integral part of, this title.

      2.   It is the intent of this title that the entire area of the village, including all land and water areas, be included in the zoning districts established by this title. Any land lying within the village, but not shown on the official zoning map as being included within a district, shall be deemed to be classified as within the R-1 single-family residential district.

   (B)   Interpretation Of Boundary Lines:

      1.   Right Of Way Lines: Where zoning district boundary lines coincide with streets, alleys, highways, easements, or right of way lines of railroads, toll roads or expressways, the boundary line shall be construed to be the centerline of said right of way.

      2.   Property Lines: Where zoning district boundary lines coincide with a duly recorded property line, the property line shall be construed to be the boundary line of the district.

      3.   Scaled Lines: Where the district boundary lines do not coincide with a right of way line or duly recorded property line, the district boundary shall be determined by measuring such boundary line(s) by using the map scale as provided on the official zoning map.

      4.   Clarification Of Boundary Lines: The zoning board of appeals shall review and make recommendations with regard to all interpretations of district boundary lines, where the application of the aforesaid rules leaves a doubt as to the boundary between two (2) zoning districts. Such recommendations shall be submitted in writing to the village board for final interpretation. (Ord. 1650, 10-10-2007, eff. 10-15-2007)

Any territory hereafter annexed into the village shall automatically, upon annexation, be classified in the R-1 single- family residential district. Such land shall be subject to the requirements of this R-1 single-family residential district, unless otherwise provided for in the annexation agreement or until such territory is rezoned. (Ord. 1650, 10-10-2007, eff. 10-15-2007)

The following essential services are permitted to be erected, constructed, altered or maintained in any zoning district:

   (A)   Traffic signals, fire hydrants, and similar equipment and accessories.

   (B)   Gas, electric, communication, water supply and transmission/distribution systems.

   (C)   Elevated or underground water storage tanks.

   (D)   Storm and sanitary sewer collection and disposal systems.

   (E)   Utility poles, wires, mains, drains, pipes, conduits and cables reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by public utilities, municipal or other governmental agencies for the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. (Ord. 1650, 10-10-2007, eff. 10-15-2007)