For the purpose of this Code, the City of Newark is divided into categories of zoning districts. The zoning districts are listed in Section 1238.02. The various districts are illustrated on the zoning map, which is considered to be a part of this Zoning Code and subject to amendments pursuant to Chapter 1244.

(Ord. 08-33. Passed 5-4-09.)

   The districts are designated as follows:

      CD   Conservation District

      AD   Agricultural District

      RS   Suburban Single-Family Residential District

      RL   Low Density Single-Family Residential District

      RM   Medium Density Single-Family Residential District

      RH   High Density Single-Family Residential District

      SFC   Single-Family Condominium

      RZLL   Single-Family Zero Lot Line District

      RMH   Single-Family Manufactured Home District

      TFR   Two-Family Residence District

      MFR   Multi-Family Residence District

      MFC   Multi-Family Condominium District

      MFH   Multi-Family High Rise District

      CSI   Church School Institutional District

      LO   Limited Office District

      GO   General Office District

      LB   Limited Intensity Business District

      MB   Medium Intensity Business District

      HB   High Intensity Business District

      GB   General Business District

      LC   Limited Commercial District

      GC   General Commercial District

      DC   Downtown District

      LI   Limited Industrial District

      GI   General Industrial District

      PUD   Planned Unit Development

      HD   Historic District

(Ord. 08-33. Passed 5-4-09.)

   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 Code. The Zoning Map, properly attested, shall be and remain on file in the office of the City Engineer.

(Ord. 08-33. Passed 5-4-09.)

   The district boundary lines on the map are generally intended to follow either streets or alleys or lot line; and, where the districts designated on the map are bounded approximately by such streets, alley or lot lines, the street or alley or lot line shall be construed to be the boundary of the district, unless such boundary is otherwise indicated on the map.

(Ord. 08-33. Passed 5-4-09.)

   Where a single property is divided into more than one district, the district boundary lines shall be established by either the detailed zoning map in the office of the Newark City Engineer or by a written description attached thereto.

(Ord. 08-33. Passed 5-4-09.)

    See Section 1234.06, Interpretation.

(Ord. 08-33. Passed 5-4-09.)

   Whenever any street, alley or other public way is vacated by official action as provided by law, the zoning district adjoining the side of such public way shall be extended automatically, depending on the side or sides to which such lands revert, to include the right-of-way thus vacated, which shall thenceforth be subject to all regulations of the extended district or districts.

(Ord. 08-33. Passed 5-4-09.)

   Where land has not been specifically included within a district, the same is declared to be in the RS District.

(Ord. 08-33. Passed 5-4-09.)

   Until such time as newly annexed land is rezoned in accordance with Chapter 1236, it shall remain subject to the regulations of the township zoning district where the land was located within prior to annexation. Within sixty days after an annexation procedure has been completed, the owner(s) of the newly annexed land shall apply for re-zoning as per Chapter 1236. In the event that the owner(s) of recently annexed property fails to apply for re-zoning within the sixty day time period, Planning Commission may, within thirty days, initiate the process for re-zoning the land to an appropriate district. In determining the appropriate zoning classification, the Planning Commission shall consider the land's township zoning, the zoning districts abutting and neighboring the land, traffic and safety issues, and the general well being of the City. When the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to Council regarding the appropriate zoning classification for newly annexed land, the Commission shall also make a recommendation as to how the land shall be designated on the Off-Premises Sign Map. The Zoning Inspector shall not issue any zoning permit for newly annexed land until such time as either the land has been zoned as per Chapter 1236, or 210 days have passed since the annexation process was completed and Council has failed to approve a new zoning classification for the land. In the latter case, the Zoning Inspector shall only issue a zoning permit for any use permitted under its former township zoning.

(Ord. 08-33. Passed 5-4-09.)