In order to carry out the purposes and intent of this ordinance, the Village of Vernon Hills is hereby divided into the following districts:

Residential districts:

(Ord. No. 91-43, § VI, 7-16-91)

The boundaries of the districts established herein are delineated on the zoning district map which is hereby made a part of this ordinance. The zoning district map, together with all notations shown thereon and all amendments thereto, shall have the same force and effect as if the zoning district map, together with all notations, references and other information shown thereon, were fully set forth and described herein.

Cross reference— Official map of city, § 16-1.

5.3.1. In the interpretation of the location of boundaries of the various districts as shown on the zoning district map, the following rules shall apply:

5.3.1.1. A zoning district boundary following a street, railroad, stream, or extension thereof shall be construed to be the centerline of such street, railroad, stream, or extension;

5.3.1.2. A zoning district boundary approximately following a lot line, section line, or extension thereof shall be construed as following such lot line, section line or extension; and

5.3.1.3. Where a zoning district boundary does not coincide with the location of a street, railroad, stream, section line, lot line or extension thereof, the location of the district boundary shall be determined by the zoning administrator.

5.3.2. The entire incorporated area of the village, including all land and water areas, streets, railroad and other rights-of-way shall be included within the zoning districts established herein. Any area not shown on the zoning district map shall be included in the R-1 Single-Family Residence District.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2007-66, § II, adopted Nov. 20, 2007, deleted § 5.4, which pertained to fire district limits and regulations and derived from Ord. No. 91-43, § VII, adopted July 16, 1991.