Scales Mound City Zoning Code

The village is hereby divided into the following zoning districts:

 

(Amended Ord., 2-15-1993, eff. 2-26-1993; amd. Ord. 2015-001, 3-30-2015)

The locations and boundaries of the districts established herein are shown upon the zoning map which is hereby incorporated into this title. The zoning map, together with all notations, references, and other information shown thereon, and all amendments thereto, shall be a part of this title and shall have the same force and effect as if the zoning map, together with all notations, references and other information shown thereon, were fully set forth and described herein. The village shall publish the zoning map, together with all notations, references, and other information shown thereon, annually unless there have been no changes affecting the information shown thereon since the last publication. The map published by the village shall be the official zoning map, and if changes or amendments are made prior to the annual publication, a certified, corrected official zoning map, which shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of any area, building, structure, or use within the village and its zoning limits. (Amended Ord., 2-15-1993, eff. 2-26-1993)

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

   A.   Centerlines: Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets, alleys, public ways, or highways shall be interpreted as following such centerlines.

   B.   Lot Lines: Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines.

   C.   Corporate Limits: Boundaries indicated as approximately following the corporate limits of the village shall be construed as following such limits.

   D.   Lot Of Record: Where a district boundary line divides a lot of record in existence at the effective date hereof, the entire lot may be construed as being within the less restricted district. (Amended Ord., 2-15-1993, eff. 2-26-1993)

Land hereafter annexed to the village that is not classified or otherwise regulated by this title shall be classified as SR (single-family residential) until such time as the village board designates the permitted classification of the land in accordance with the provisions of this title. (Amended Ord., 2-15-1993, eff. 2-26-1993)