Palmer City Zoning Code
Division 4
Boundaries and Districts
§ 9.03.091 District boundaries.
Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the official zoning map, the following shall apply:
(1)
When the district boundaries are either roads or streets, unless otherwise shown, and where the designation of the district map indicates that the various districts are bounded by a road or street line, the centerline of such road or street shall be construed to be the district boundary line;
(2)
Where the district boundaries are not otherwise indicated and where property has been subdivided into lots and blocks, the subdivision boundaries shall be construed to be the boundary of the district;
(3)
Where the district boundaries are not otherwise indicated for unsubdivided property, the district boundaries are property lines or section lines, or quarter section lines; and
(4)
Where district boundaries are disputed or not otherwise clearly designated, or where the physical or structural features are at variance with the official zoning map or in other circumstances not covered in this section, the zoning board of adjustment shall interpret the district boundaries.
(Ordinance 999, sec. 12-4-1, adopted 1/18/11)
§ 9.03.092 Establishment of districts.
For the purpose of this article, the city is hereby divided into twelve (14) [sic] zoning districts as follows:
“AG” | Agricultural District |
“R-1” | Single-Family Residential District |
“R-2” | Single-Family Residential District |
“R-3” | Single-Family Residential District |
“R-4” | Single-Family Residential District |
“R-5” | Single-Family Residential District |
“RD” | Two-Family Residential Duplex District |
“MF” | Multi-Family Apartment District |
“C-1” | Commercial District |
“C-2” | Commercial District |
“I” | Industrial District |
“PD” | Planned Development District |
“SUP” | Specific Use Permit District |
“FP” | Floodplain District |
(Ordinance 999, sec. 12-4-2, adopted 1/18/11; Ordinance 1020, sec. 5, adopted 4/17/12)
§ 9.03.093 Newly annexed territory.
(a)
Annexed territory to be zoned AG.
All territory hereafter annexed to the city shall be temporarily classified as “A” [“AG”] Agricultural District until other zoning is established by the city council, except as provided in subsection (b)(2) below. The procedure for establishing permanent zoning on newly annexed territory shall conform to the procedure established by law for the adoption of the original zoning regulations.
(b)
Regulations for temporary AG Districts in an area temporarily classified as AG.
(1)
No person shall erect, construct or add to any building or structure or cause same to be done in any newly annexed territory without first applying for and obtaining a building permit, certificate of occupancy or if required, a specific use permit from the city. No permit for the construction of a building or use of land shall be issued other than a permit which will allow construction of a building permitted in AG districts unless and until such territory has been reclassified in a zoning district other than an agricultural district and which such use is permitted.
(2)
An application for a permit for any use other than that specified above shall be made to the city council for their consideration. The city council in making its recommendation shall take into consideration the appropriate land use for the area and the overall plans for the city. The city council may, by majority vote, authorize the issuance of such building permit or certificate of occupancy or may disapprove the application as their findings may indicate it is inappropriate in the public interest.
(c)
Concurrent rezoning and annexation.
Applications for permanent zoning of a newly annexed area may be considered by the city at the same time as the area is being considered for annexation, although adoption of the annexation ordinance should be completed prior to adoption of the zoning ordinance granting the zoning change.
(Ordinance 999, sec. 12-4-3, adopted 1/18/11)