New Melle City Zoning Code
ARTICLE III
Zoning Districts - General Provisions
Section 405.100 Establishment of Zoning Districts.
[Ord. No. 224 §§1 — 2(3.01), 10-19-2005; Ord. No. 326 §1, 3-21-2012]
The City of New Melle is hereby divided into the following zoning districts as shown on the official Zoning Map, which together with all explanatory matter shown thereon is hereby incorporated by reference and declared part of this Chapter.
"R-1A" | Single-Family Residential District |
"R-1B" | Single-Family Residential District |
"R-1C" | Single-Family Residential District |
"R-1D" | (Vacant lots in Old Town New Melle) |
"R-2" | Two-Family Residential District |
"R-3" | Apartment District |
"R-M" | Mobile Home/Park District |
"C-O" | Office District |
"C-1" | Local Commercial District |
"C-2" | General Commercial District |
"C-3" | Highway Commercial |
"I-1" | Light Industrial District |
"I-2" | Heavy Industrial District |
"AG" | Agriculture District |
"P-R" | Park-Recreation District |
"PUD" | Planned Unit Development District |
Section 405.105 Changes to Official Zoning Map.
[Ord. No. 224 §§1 — 2(3.02), 10-19-2005]
Upon adoption of an ordinance by the Board of Aldermen of the City of New Melle that changes the zoning of any tract of land in the City limits, the official map shall be changed to reflect the new zoning. This map shall also show the ordinance number and date of adoption of any zoning changes.
Section 405.110 Authority of Official Zoning Map.
[Ord. No. 224 §§1 — 2(3.03), 10-19-2005]
The official Zoning Map shall be available to public inspection at City Hall and the office of the City Engineer and shall be with the revised ordinance the final authority as to the current zoning status of any land, parcel, lot, district, use, building or structure in the City.
Section 405.115 Replacement of the Official Zoning Map.
[Ord. No. 224 §§1 — 2(3.04), 10-19-2005]
A.
In the event that the official Zoning Map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes made thereto, the Board of Aldermen may by ordinance adopt a new official Zoning Map which shall supersede the prior official Zoning Map. The new official Zoning Map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions on the prior official Zoning Map, but no such correction shall have the effect of amending the zoning ordinance or the prior official Zoning Map.
B.
The new official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor attested by the City Clerk and bear the following words: "This is to certify that this is the official Zoning Map referred to in the zoning ordinance (Number 224) adopted on this map and replaces and supersedes the previous official Zoning Map". Unless the prior official Zoning Map has been lost or has been totally destroyed, the prior map or any significant parts thereof remaining shall be preserved together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment.
Section 405.120 Rules for Interpretation.
[Ord. No. 224 §§1 — 2(3.05), 10-19-2005]
A.
Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of zoning districts as shown on the official Zoning Map, the following rules for interpretation shall apply:
1.
A boundary indicated as approximately following the centerline of a highway, street, alley or easement shall be construed as following such centerline.
2.
A boundary indicated as approximately following a recorded lot line or the line bounding a parcel shall be construed as following such line.
3.
A boundary indicated as approximately following the corporate boundary line of a City, Village or Township shall be construed as following such line.
4.
A boundary indicated as following a railroad line shall be construed as being midway between the main tracks.
5.
A boundary indicated as following the centerline of a stream, river, lake or other body of water shall be construed as following such centerline.
6.
A distance not specifically indicated on the official Zoning Map shall be determined by the scale of the map.
Section 405.125 Application of Regulations.
[Ord. No. 224 §§1 — 2(3.06), 10-19-2005]
The regulations established by this Chapter within each zoning district shall be minimum regulations for promoting and protecting the public health, safety and welfare and shall be uniform for each land or building, dwellings and structure throughout each district. Where there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the Chapter, the Board of Adjustment shall have the power in passing upon appeals to vary or modify any rules, regulations or provisions of the Chapter so long as the intent and the purpose of this Chapter shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done.
Section 405.130 Scope of Provisions.
[Ord. No. 224 §§1 — 2(3.07), 10-19-2005]
The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all uses, structures, improvements and alterations approved by the City after enactment of this Chapter.
Section 405.135 Saving Clause.
[Ord. No. 224 §§1 — 2(3.08), 10-19-2005]
All rights or remedies of the City are expressly saved to any and all violations of any previous zoning ordinance or amendments thereto of the City and that have accrued at the time of the effective date of this Chapter and such accrued violation of previous zoning ordinances which would otherwise become non-conforming under this Article shall be considered as violations of the Chapter in the same manner.