The districts described in Section 17.04.020 shall be established under this title.

(Prior code § 1805)

For the purposes related to the orderly development of the city, and in order to carry out the provisions of this title, the city is divided into zoning districts, except for those designated as overlays:

(Ord. No. 749, § 3A(Exh. A-3), 7-9-2024; Ord. 547 § 2, 1992: prior code § 1806)

When a use is not specifically listed in the sections devoted to uses permitted, it shall be assumed that such uses are expressly prohibited unless a written decision by the city council determines that the use is similar to and not more objectionable than the uses already listed. When any use is listed in a less restrictive district (A being less restrictive than R-A), the use may not be permitted in a more restricted district except as otherwise provided herein.

(Prior code § 1807)

The districts set out in Section 17.04.020 and the boundaries of such districts are shown upon a map attached to the ordinance codified in this title and made a part of this title, being designated as the "official zoning district map." The map and all the notations, references and other information shown thereof shall be as much a part of this title as if the matters and information set forth by the map were all duly described herein.

(Prior code § 1808)

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any district, as shown on the official zoning district map, the following apply:

A.

Street, Alley or Lot Lines. Where indicated, district boundaries are approximately street, alley or lot lines. The lines are determined to be the boundaries of the district. Otherwise, the boundaries shall be determined by the dimensions shown on the official zoning district map. In the absence of a dimension, the boundary shall be determined by the use of the scale shown on the map. A street, alley, railroad or railway right-of-way, watercourse, channel or body of water, included on the official zoning district map shall, unless otherwise indicated, be included within the zone of adjoining property on either side thereof; and where such street, alley, right-of-way, watercourse, channel or body of water serves as a boundary between two or more different zoning districts, a line midway in such street, alley, right-of-way, etc., extending in the general direction of the long dimension thereof shall be considered the boundary between zoning districts.

B.

Vacations. In the event that a vacated street, alley, right-of-way or easement was the boundary between two districts, the new zoning district boundaries shall be at the new property line; provided, however, that where the vacation does not involve the establishment of new property lines, the zone boundary shall be fixed along a line no greater than twenty-five feet from the centerline of the vacated street, alley, right-of-way or easement.

C.

Uncertainties. Where uncertainties exist, the council shall, by written decision, determine the location of the district boundary or building setback line.

(Prior code § 1809)

The original of the official zoning district map shall be kept on file with the city clerk and shall constitute the original record. A copy of the map shall also be filed with the building inspector for his use.

(Prior code § 1810)

All amendments and changes to the official zoning district map shall be recorded by the city clerk with the building inspector not later than forty-eight hours after such amendment becomes effective. All amendments and changes to the official zoning district map shall be recorded periodically upon a new copy of the official zoning district map. The new map shall be filed by the city clerk with the building inspector.

(Prior code § 1811)

The city council may, from time to time, order the revision of the official zoning district map so as to include all changes to date and to take the place of the original map which is part of this title. No changes shall be made upon such revised map that have not been made in regular form by the city council.

(Prior code § 1812)

All land or territory annexed to the city shall, without additional proceedings, immediately, upon the completion of the annexation, be classified in the R-A-20 district, unless the city council does not specifically zone the land or territory to be annexed. Upon the completion of the annexation, the zoning map shall be amended so as to include the land or territory as R-A-20 without additional proceedings. The council may establish specific zoning for land or territory to be annexed, the procedures for which may be initiated prior to the effective date of annexation, and which zoning may be effective upon the completion of the annexation. Once such specific zoning is established by ordinance, the zoning map shall be amended so as to include the land or territory as zoned as specified by the city council.

(Prior code § 1813)

All new construction, building, improvements, alterations or enlargement, or movement undertaken after the effective date of this title, and all new uses or occupancy of premises within the city, shall conform with the requirements, character and conditions as to use, height and area laid down for each of these several zones or districts as described in the sections of this title. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to design, erect, construct, establish, move into, alter, enlarge or use, or to cause, or permit to be erected, constructed, established, moved into, altered, enlarged or used, any building, structure, improvement or use of premises located in any zoning district described in this title contrary to the provisions of this title. However, nothing herein shall be deemed to affect or change the status of any structure or use which did not conform to the provisions of Ordinance No. 76 of the city, originally adopted February 10, 1960, and as thereafter amended.

(Prior code § 1814)

The provisions of this article shall not be so construed as to limit or interfere with the construction, installation, operation and maintenance of any use coming under the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission, which uses are related to public utility purposes, of water and gas pipes, mains and conduits, electric light and power transmission and distribution lines, telegraph and telephone lines, sewers and sewer mains and incidental appurtenances. The location of the lines, mains and conduit, except lines to serve individual customers when the lines are located on the property of the customer, shall be subject to city council review and approval, except when located on public street, alley or highway rights-of-way or in easements provided for such service as shown on an approved and recorded subdivision map or record of survey.

(Prior code § 1815)