In order to carry out the purposes of this title, the city is divided into zones as follows:

(Code 1999, § 17.24.010; Ord. No. 96-347, § 1(11-6-1); Ord. No. 00-002, § 1(part); Ord. No. 13-004, 4-8-2013)

A.

The location and boundaries of each of the zones are shown on the official zone map of the city and the map is declared to be an official record and a part of this title, and the official zone map and all notations, references and other information shown thereon shall be identified by the signature of the mayor and attested to by the city clerk and shall be as much a part of this title as if the matters and other information set forth by said map were fully described therein.

B.

Whenever amendments or changes are made in zone boundaries, such amendments or changes shall be made on the official zone map promptly. No amendment or change shall become effective until after it has been properly noted and attested to on the official zone map.

C.

No changes of any nature shall be made in the official zone map except in conformity with the procedure set forth in this title. Any unauthorized change of whatever kind by any person or persons shall be considered a violation of this title and punishable as provided in this title.

D.

Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the official zone map which may from time to time be made or published, the official zone map which shall be located in the office of the director shall be the final authority in determining current zoning status.

(Code 1999, § 17.24.020; Ord. No. 96-347, § 1(11-6-2); Ord. No. 13-004, 4-8-2013)

Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of various zones, the following rules shall apply:

A.

Where the intended boundaries on the official zone map are approximately street or alley lines, said street or alley lines shall be construed to be the zone boundaries.

B.

Where the indicated boundaries are approximately lot lines, said lot lines shall be construed to be the zone boundaries unless otherwise indicated.

C.

Where land has not been subdivided into lots, the zone boundary shall be determined by the use of the scale of measurement shown on the official zone map.

D.

Where other uncertainty exists, the zoning administrator shall interpret the official zone map, but any amendment to the zoning map shall be subject to chapter 17.20.

E.

In establishing initial zoning, the city shall adopt zoning classifications that permit densities and uses no greater than those permitted by the county immediately before annexation. Subsequent changes in zoning of the annexed territory shall be made according to existing established procedures for the rezoning of land.

(Code 1999, § 17.24.030; Ord. No. 96-347, § 1(11-6-3); Ord. No. 13-004, 4-8-2013)

Within each of the zones, the use, location, height and size of buildings and structures, the use of land and size of lots, yards, courts and other open spaces and the density are regulated as set forth in the following chapters of this title.

(Code 1999, § 17.24.040; Ord. No. 96-347, § 1(11-6-4); Ord. No. 13-004, 4-8-2013)