Summerset City Zoning Code
ZONING DISTRICTS
AND MAPS
§ 155.020 DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED.
(A) For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals, convenience, and the general welfare of the community, the city is divided into districts of seven different types, each type being of such number, shape, kind, and area, and such common unity of purpose, and adaptability of use that are deemed most suitable to carry out the purpose of this chapter.
(B) The types of districts are as follows. The city is hereby divided into districts of seven different types, each being of such number, shape, kind, and area, and being of such common unity of purpose and adaptability of use as are deemed most suitable to carry out the purpose of this chapter:
(1) AG Agricultural;
(2) R-1 Single-Family Residential;
(3) R-2 One- and Two-Family Residential;
(4) R-3 Multi-Family Residential;
(5) C-1 General Commercial;
(6) GI General Industrial; and
(7) PD Planned Development.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2011, § 2.06.010; Ord. passed 2-16-2017)
§ 155.021 ZONING MAP.
The location and boundaries of the zoning districts established by this chapter are illustrated by the map entitled “the Zoning Map of Summerset, South Dakota,” adopted, and from time to time amended together with this chapter. The zoning map is hereby incorporated into this chapter as is fully set forth, and from time to time amended as necessary and described herein. The zoning map and description of the area shall be kept, maintained, and displayed at an appropriate location in City Hall.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2011, § 2.06.020)
§ 155.022 RULES FOR INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
Where uncertainty exists with respect to the precise location of any of the aforesaid districts shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply.
(A) Boundaries shown as following or approximately following streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow the centerlines of such streets, highways, or alleys.
(B) For boundaries shown as following or approximately following platted lot lines or other property lines, such lines shall be construed to be the boundary lines.
(C) Boundaries shown as following or approximately following railroad lines shall be construed to lie midway between the main tracks of such railroad lines.
(D) Boundaries shown as following or approximately following the centerline of streams, rivers, or other continuously flowing watercourses shall be construed as following the channel centerline of such watercourses and the boundaries shall be deemed to be at the limit of the jurisdiction of the city unless otherwise indicated.
(E) Boundaries shown as following or closely following the limits of the city shall be construed as following such limits.
(F) Where the application of the aforesaid rules leaves a reasonable doubt as to the boundaries between two districts; the regulations of the more restrictive district shall govern the entire parcel in question, unless otherwise determined by the Board of Commissioners.
(G) Whenever any street, alley, or other public easement is vacated, the district classification of the property to which the vacated portions of land accrue shall become the classification of the vacated land.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2011, § 2.06.030)
§ 155.023 SCOPE OF REGULATIONS.
The regulations applying to each district include specific limitation on the use of land and structure, height, and bulk of structures, density of population, lot area, yard dimension, and area of lot that can be covered by structures.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2011, § 2.06.040)
§ 155.024 SIGNS.
Any sign posting requirement in this chapter or state law in connection with providing notice concerning either the establishment of a zoning district, or the rezoning of an existing district, shall be satisfied for notice purposes provided the sign posted is no smaller than 18 inches by 18 inches.
(Ord. 2.01C, passed 6-4-2015)