St Paris City Zoning Code
PROVISIONS FOR
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
§ 154.055 OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.
§ 154.056 IDENTIFICATION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.
The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor, attested by the Village Clerk, and bearing the seal of the village, under the following words: “THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THIS IS THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP referred to in Section 300 of Ordinance Number 420 of the Village of St. Paris, Ohio”, together with the date of the adoption of this chapter.
(Ord. 420, passed 3-4-1981)
§ 154.057 RECORDING CHANGES IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.
If, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and R.C. Chapter 713, changes are made in district boundaries or other matters portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be entered on the official zoning map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the Village Council by a three-fourths vote, with an entry on the official zoning map indicating the ordinance number and the date of adoption.
(Ord. 420, passed 3-4-1981)
§ 154.058 REPLACEMENT OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.
In the event that the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or difficult to interpret because of the nature and number of changes and additions, the Village Council may, by resolution, adopt a new official zoning map which shall supersede the prior official zoning map. The new official zoning map may correct drafting, or other errors or omissions, in the prior official zoning map, but no such correction shall have effect of amending the original official zoning map or any subsequent amendment thereof. The new official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor, attested by the Village Clerk, and bearing the seal of the village under the following words: “THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP supersedes and replaces the Official Zoning Map adopted March 18, 1981 as part of Ordinance Number 420 of the Village of St. Paris, Ohio”.
(Ord. 420, passed 3-4-1981)
§ 154.059 PRESERVING RECORDS.
Unless the prior official zoning map has been lost or has been totally destroyed, the prior map, and/or significant parts thereof remaining, shall be preserved, together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment.
(Ord. 420, passed 3-4-1981)
§ 154.060 INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
Where uncertainty exists with respect to boundaries of any of the zoning districts, as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply.
(A) Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets or highways, street lines, or highway right-of-way lines, such centerlines, street lines, or highway right-of-way lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
(B) Where district boundaries are so indicated that they approximately follow the lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
(C) Where district boundaries are so indicated that they are approximately parallel to the centerlines or street lines of streets, or the centerlines or right-of-way lines of highways, such district boundaries shall be construed as being parallel thereto, and at such distance therefrom, as indicated on the official zoning map. If no distance is given, such dimensions shall be determined by the use of the scale shown on the official zoning map.
(D) Where the boundary of a district follows a railroad line, such boundary shall be deemed to be located in the middle of the main tracks of said railroad line.
(Ord. 420, passed 3-4-1981)
§ 154.061 CHANGES TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; APPLICATION CONTENTS.
Applications for amendments to the official zoning map, adopted as part of this chapter by § 154.055, shall contain at least the following information:
(A) Name, address, and phone number of applicant;
(B) Present use;
(C) Present zoning district;
(D) Proposed use;
(E) Proposed zoning district;
(F) A vicinity map at a scale approved by the Zoning Officer showing property lines, thoroughfares, existing and proposed zoning, and such other items as the Zoning Officer may require;
(G) A list of all property owners and their mailing addresses who are within, contiguous to, or directly across the road from the parcel(s) proposed to be re-zoned, and others that may have a substantial interest in the ease, except that addresses need not be included where more than ten parcels are to be re-zoned; and
(H) A fee as established by the Village Council, according to § 154.385.
(Ord. 420, passed 3-4-1981)