North Manchester City Zoning Code
ZONE DISTRICT
AND MAPS
§ 156.030 ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS.
In order to classify, regulate and restrict the location of specified uses, and to regulate and limit the height and bulk of buildings for those uses, the town is hereby divided into the following districts.
District Designation | Type of District |
District Designation | Type of District |
A | Agricultural |
B-G (B-2) | Business General |
B-L (B-1) | Business Local |
CBD | Central Business District |
FP | Floodplain |
I (I-2) | Industrial |
L-I | Limited Industrial |
RE (S-1) | Residence Estate |
RMF-H (R-4) | Residence Multi-Family High Density |
RMF-L (R-3) | Residence Multi-Family Low Density |
RSF (R-1) | Residence Single-Family |
RTF (R-2) | Residence Two-Family |
RU | Residence Urban |
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)
§ 156.031 OFFICIAL ZONE MAP.
The official zone map, which accompanies and is hereby declared to be a part of this chapter, shows the boundaries of the area covered by the districts established in § 156.030 of this chapter, which may be amended from time to time. Notations, references, indications and other matters shown on the zone map are as much a part of this chapter as if they were fully described herein.
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)
§ 156.032 IDENTIFICATION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.
(A) The official zoning map shall be identified by certification by and bearing the seal of the Town under the following words: “This is to certify that this is the official zoning map of the Town of North Manchester, State of Indiana”, together with the date of adoption of this chapter.
(B) Certification shall be by the signature of the Town Council.
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)
§ 156.033 MAINTENANCE OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.
(A) If in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and I.C. 36-7-4-600, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, these changes shall be entered on the official zoning map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the Town Council with an entry on the official zoning map as follows:
On (Date) by official action of the Town Council, the following changes were made on the official zoning map: (Description of changes in district boundaries) |
(B) Such entry shall be signed by the President of the Plan Commission and attested by the Plan Commission Secretary. No changes of any nature shall be made on the official zoning map or shown except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this chapter. Any unauthorized change of any kind by a person or persons shall be considered a violation of this chapter and punishable as provided under § 156.999 of this chapter.
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)
§ 156.034 LOCATION OF OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.
Regardless of the existence of copies of the official zoning map which, from time to time may be published, the official zoning map shall be located in the office of the Building Department.
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)
§ 156.035 REPLACEMENT OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.
(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 and additions, the Town Council may, by ordinance, adopt a new official zoning map which shall superseded the prior official zoning map.
(B) The new official zoning map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions in the prior official zoning map, but no correction shall have the effect of amending the original official zoning map or any subsequent amendment.
(C) The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the President of the Plan Commission, attested by the Secretary of the Plan Commission and bearing the seal of the town under the following words:
This is to certify that this official zoning map supersedes and replaces the official zoning map adopted, , as part of Ordinance Number of the Town of North Manchester, Indiana. Unless the prior official zoning map has been lost, or has been totally destroyed, the prior map or any significant parts which remain, shall be preserved, together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment. |
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)
§ 156.036 RULES FOR INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
(A) Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of districts as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply.
(1) Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of thoroughfares or highways, street lines or highway right-of-way lines, or alleys shall be construed to follow the centerlines.
(2) Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as following the lot line.
(3) Boundaries indicated as approximately following town limits shall be construed as following the town limits.
(4) Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main tracks.
(5) Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streams, rivers, canals, lakes or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow the centerlines.
(6) Boundaries indicated as approximately following floodplain lines shall be construed to follow the floodplain lines.
(7) Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in the subsections above shall be so controlled. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map by the Building Commissioner.
(B) Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown as the official zoning map, or in other circumstances not covered by divisions (A) through (G) above, the Building Commissioner shall interpret the boundaries. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall hear appeals to the decision of the Building Commissioner’s decision.
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)
§ 156.037 ANNEXED LAND.
(A) Where land is to be annexed into the town, the Town Council may direct the Plan Commission to make a recommendation on the appropriate zoning district classification for the property that the Board is considering for annexation. In such circumstances, the Plan Commission shall follow the process for amendments to the zoning map set forth in § 156.014 of this chapter. Town Council action on the Plan Commission’s recommendation shall be scheduled in conjunction with the Town Council’s adoption of the annexation ordinance.
(B) (1) Should the Town Council annex land without adopting an amendment to the zoning map establishing the appropriate zoning district classification for the property, the property shall retain the zoning classification prior to annexation.
(2) If this chapter does not have the same zoning classification as the county from which the land was annexed, the property shall have the zoning district classification of this chapter that is the closest to the classification assigned to it by the county.
(3) The Building Commissioner shall be responsible for identifying the zoning district classification for property annexed under this division (B).
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)