For the purposes enumerated in Article I of this chapter, the City of Newport News is hereby divided into classes of zoning districts to be known as:

R1 Single-Family Dwelling District

R2 Single-Family Dwelling District

R3 Single-Family Dwelling District

R4 Single-Family Dwelling District

R5 Low Density Multiple-Family Dwelling District

R6 Manufactured Home District

R7 Medium Density Multiple-Family Dwelling District

R8 High Density Multiple-Family Dwelling District

R9 Mixed Use District

P1 Park District

O1 Office District

O2 Office Park District

O3 Office/Research and Development District

C1 Retail Commercial District

C2 General Commercial District

C3 Regional Business District

C4 Oyster Point Business District

C5 Oyster Point Business/Manufacturing District

M1 Light Industrial District

M2 Heavy Industrial District

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)

The district boundaries are hereby established as shown on the zoning district map which consists of Real Estate Tax Assessment Maps 001 through 322 and is dated June 10, 1997. The zoning district map is hereby declared to be a part of this chapter and to have the same force and effect as if it were fully set forth and described herein. The zoning district map and all amendments thereto shall be kept on file in the office of the department of planning.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1; Ord. No. 7913-23)

The zoning district boundary lines on the zoning district map generally are intended to follow the centerline of streets, alleys and railroad lines; lot or property lines; and natural boundaries such as the centerlines of streams or creeks as they exist at the time of the passage of the chapter. However, where dimensions are shown on the zoning district map, such dimensions shall control the interpretation of the location of the district line.

Where a district line abuts tidal waters, the district line shall extend to the mean low water mark unless such tidal waters are otherwise placed in a zoning district.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)

All territory which may hereafter be added to the City of Newport News by annexation or other means shall be considered to be in the R1 zoning district.

(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1)