The purpose of this section is to outline the different zoning districts within this zoning ordinance and introduce the official zoning map.

(Ord. No. 2018-1028, § 1(Exh. A), 11-20-2018)

In order to carry out the purpose and intent of this ordinance, the city shall be divided into the following zoning districts:

A.

Residential districts.

B.

Commercial and industrial districts.

(Ord. No. 2018-1028, § 1(Exh. A), 11-20-2018)

A.

Location of districts. The location and boundaries of the zoning districts established by this ordinance are set forth in the official zoning map, as periodically amended. The official zoning map is incorporated into, and made an integral part of, this ordinance. It is the intent of this ordinance that the entire area of the city, including all land and water areas, be included in the zoning districts established by this ordinance.

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 the right-of-way.

2.

Property lines. Where zoning district boundary lines coincide with a 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 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 planning department shall decide all interpretations of zoning district boundary lines, where the application of subsections B.1. through B.3 (interpretation of boundary lines) above leaves doubt as to the boundary between zoning districts.

(Ord. No. 2018-1028, § 1(Exh. A), 11-20-2018)

Any territory annexed into the city, shall upon annexation, establish the zoning of annexed property simultaneous with annexation.

(Ord. No. 2018-1028, § 1(Exh. A), 11-20-2018)

A.

Public buildings, structures and facilities owned and maintained by the city and public utility districts shall be permitted in any zoning district subject to T.C.A. § 13-4-104. Furthermore, essential privately-owned utility transmission equipment, such as electric transmission lines, natural gas lines, trunk sewer lines and similar structures, shall likewise be permitted subject to all applicable state statutes and city ordinances and regulations.

B.

Privately-owned utility buildings and structures, indicated as a permitted or conditional use under the regulations of the applicable zoning district, shall not be permitted except in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance.

C.

The regulation of public buildings, structures and facilities, and essential privately-owned utility transmission equipment is subject to the limitations of T.C.A. § 13-4-104.

(Ord. No. 2018-1028, § 1(Exh. A), 11-20-2018)