The Town of Ranchester is hereby divided into seven districts known as:

R-1 Residence District R-2 Residence District R-3 Residence District R-4 Residence District B-1 Business District B-2 Business District M-1 Industrial District

(Ord. 73 § 3, 1975)

The locations and boundaries of the aforesaid districts are hereby established as shown on the map entitled “Zoning District Map,” which map accompanies and is hereby declared to be a part of this Chapter. (Ord. 73 § 3, 1975)

Unless otherwise indicated on the Zoning District Map the district boundaries are the center lines of streets or alleys. In case of uncertainty or disagreement concerning the exact location of a district boundary line, the determination shall lie with the board of adjustment as hereinafter provided. (Ord. 73 § 3, 1975)

Any territory hereinafter annexed to the Town of Ranchester shall be in the R-1 Residence District unless the Town Council shall zone it otherwise at the time of annexation. (Ord. 73 § 3, 1975)

Except as hereinafter provided:

1. No building or land shall hereafter be used and no building or part thereof shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed of altered, except in conformity with the use regulations herein specified for the district in which the building or land is located.
2. No building shall be erected or structurally altered to exceed the height limit for the district in which such building is located.
3. No lot area shall be so reduced or diminished that the yards or other open spaces shall be smaller than prescribed herein, nor shall the lot area per family be reduced except in conformity with the regulations herein established for the district in which located. (Ord. 73 § 3, 1975)