For the purpose of this Zoning Code, the Village is divided into the following districts:

   (a)   Open Area Districts.

      (1)   “S-1" Special District

      (2)   “A-1" Agriculture District

   (b)   Residential Districts.

      (1)   “R-1" Very Low-Density District

      (2)   “R-2" Low-Density Residence District

      (3)   “R-3" Medium-Density Residence District

   (c)   Business Districts.

      (1)   “B-1" Central Business District

      (2)   “B-2" Highway and General Business

   (d)   Industrial Districts.

      (1)   “M-1" Restricted Industrial District

      (2)   “M-2" General Industrial District

   (e)   PD Planned Development District.

(Ord. 1584. Passed 9-17-07.)

   The districts and boundaries thereof are established as shown on the Zoning Map, which Map, together with all notations, references, data district boundaries and other information shown thereon, shall be part of this Zoning Code. The Zoning Map, properly attested, shall be and remain on file in the office of the Clerk-Treasurer.

   (a)   No amendment which involves districts portrayed on the Official District Map shall become effective until after such change and entry has been made on the map. 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.

   (b)   Authority of Map. The Official District Map, which shall be located in the office of the Village Administrator, shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water area, buildings and other structures.

   (c)   Annexed Territory. All territory hereafter annexed to the Village shall be automatically zoned as the district which represents its intended use.

(Ord. 1054. Passed 12-2-85; Ord. 1584. Passed 9-17-07; Ord. 1749. Passed 7-11-16.)

   (a)   The district boundary lines on the Zoning Map are intended to follow centerlines of thoroughfares or railroads or lot lines, unless such is otherwise indicated on the Map. In case of subdivided property, the district boundary lines shall be determined by the use of the scale appearing on the Zoning Map or by dimensions.

   (b)   Whenever any street, alley, or other public way is vacated by official action of the Council, the zoning district adjoining each side of such street, alley, or public way shall be automatically extended to the center of such vacation.

   (c)   When a district boundary divides a lot in a single ownership existing at the time of enactment of this Zoning Code, the use authorized on, and the district requirements of, the least restricted portion of such lot shall be construed as extending to the entire lot, provided that such extension shall not include any part of the lot which is more than 50 feet from the district boundary line.

   (d)   Where the street or lot layout actually on the ground, or as recorded, differs from the street and lot lines as shown on the Zoning Map, the Board, after notice to the owners of the property and after public hearing, shall interpret the map in such a way as to carry out the intent and purpose of this Zoning Code. In case of any questions as to the location of any boundary line between zoning districts, a request for interpretation of the Zoning District Map may be made to the Board and a determination shall be made by the Board.

(Ord. 1054. Passed 12-2-85; Ord. 1584. Passed 9-17-07.)

   Upon annexation of township territory to the Village, any township zoning regulations then in effect shall remain in full force until Council either adopts the existing regulations or new regulations. When no township regulations are in effect, the annexed area shall not be zoned until action is taken to zone such area in accordance with this Zoning Code.

(Ord. 1054. Passed 12-2-85; Ord. 1584. Passed 9-17-07.)