Plummer City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 3
ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAPS
8-3-1: OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP:
A. Adoption: The city is hereby divided into zones or districts, as shown on the official zoning map, which, together with all explanatory matter therein, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this title.
B. Attestation: The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor, attested by the city clerk:
This is to verify that this is the Official Zoning District Map referred to in Section 3 of this Ordinance No. of the City of Plummer, Idaho.
C. Amendments:
1. If, in accordance with the provisions of this title 1 , changes are made in district or zone boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning district map, such changes shall be entered on the official zoning district map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the council with an entry on the official zoning district map as follows:
On (date) by official action of the Council, the following (change) (changes) were made in the Official Zoning District Map: (brief description of nature of change).
Which entry shall be signed by the mayor and attested by the city clerk. No amendment to this title which involves matter portrayed on the official zoning district map shall become effective until after such change and entry has been made on said map.
2. No changes of any nature shall be made in the official zoning district map or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this title. Any unauthorized changes of whatever kind, by any person or persons, shall be considered a violation of this title and punishable as provided under section 8-18-7 of this title.
D. Final Authority: Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the official zoning district map which may from time to time be made or published, the official zoning district map which shall be located in the office of the city clerk shall be final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water area, buildings and other structures in the city.
E. Replacement Of Official Map:
1. In the event that the official zoning district map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret, because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the council shall by resolution adopt a new official zoning district map which shall supersede the prior official zoning district map. The new official zoning district map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions in the prior official zoning district map, but no such corrections shall have the effect of amending the original official zoning district map or any subsequent amendment thereof. The new official zoning district map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor attested by the city clerk:
This is to verify that this Official Zoning District Map supersedes and replaces the Official Zoning Map adopted (date of adoption of map being replaced) as part of Ordinance No. of the City of Plummer, Idaho.
2. Unless the prior official zoning district 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. (Ord. 320, 9-14-1995)
8-3-2: RULES FOR INTERPRETATION OF ZONE OR DISTRICT BOUNDARIES:
When uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of zones or districts as shown of the Official Zoning District Map, the following rules shall apply:
A. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center line of streets, highways or alleys shall be construed to follow such center lines;
B. Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines;
C. Boundaries indicated as approximately following City limits shall be construed as following such City limits;
D. Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main tracks;
E. Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to follow such shorelines and legally established meander lines. In the event of change in the shoreline, it shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline; boundaries indicated as approximately following center lines of streams, rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such center lines;
F. Boundaries indicated as following section or township lines shall be construed as following such section of township lines;
G. Boundaries indicated as parallel to, extensions of features indicated in subsections A through F above, be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the Official Zoning District Map shall be determined by the scale of the Map;
H. When physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the Official Zoning District Map, or in the other circumstances not covered in subsection A through G above, the Council shall interpret the district or zone boundaries;
I. Where a district or zone boundary line divides a lot which was in single ownership at the time of passage of this Title, the Council may permit, as a special exception, the extension of the regulations for either portion of the lot not to exceed fifty feet (50') beyond the district or zone into the remaining portion of the lot. (Ord. 320, 9-14-95)
8-3-3: APPLICATION OF ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS:
The regulations set by this Title within each zone or district shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure of land use:
A. No building, structure, or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or structurally altered except in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the zone or district in which it is located.
B. No building or other structure shall hereafter be erected or altered to:
1. Exceed the height regulations;
2. Accommodate or house a greater number of families;
3. Occupy a greater percentage of lot area;
4. Have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, side yards, or other open space than herein required; or in other manner contrary to the provisions of this Title.
C. No part of a yard, or other open space, or off-street parking or loading space required about or in connection with any building for the purpose of complying with this Title, shall be included as part of yard, open space, or off-street parking or loading space similarly required for any other building, unless otherwise provided for herein.
D. No yard or lot existing at the time of the passage of this Title shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein. Yards or lots created after the effective date of this Title shall meet at least the minimum requirements. (Ord. 320, 9-14-95)