For the purpose of this ordinance, the township is hereby divided into the following districts:

(Ord. of 3-21-2005, § 300)

The boundaries of these districts are hereby established as shown on the Zoning District Map, Charter Township of Vienna Zoning Ordinance, which accompanies this ordinance, and which map with all notations, references, and other information shown thereon shall be as much a part of this ordinance as if fully described herein. The official zoning district map shall be identified by the signature of the township supervisor attested by the township clerk, under the following words:

This is to certify that this is the official zoning district map referred to in section 305 of the zoning ordinance of the township.

If, in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning district map, such changes shall be made on a master of the official zoning district map after the amendment has been approved by the township board. Two copies of the official zoning district map are to be maintained and kept up to date: one in the township clerk's office, accessible to the public and shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of lands, buildings, and other structures in the township.

(Ord. of 3-21-2005, § 305)

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

1.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets, highways, or alleys, shall be construed to follow such centerlines;

2.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines;

3.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following the township limits shall be construed as following such township limits;

4.

Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be the midway between the main tracks;

5.

Boundaries indicated as following shorelines or river banks shall be construed to follow such shorelines or river banks, and in the event of change in the shoreline shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline; boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerline of streams, rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such centerlines;

Where said extensions of districts create a conflict as the specific boundaries of said land extensions, the areas in conflict shall automatically be classified as an RSA one-family residential district, until a zoning map for said areas has been adopted by the township board. The township planning commission shall recommend appropriate zoning for such area within three months after the matter is referred to the township board;

6.

Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in rules "1" through "5" above shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning district map shall be determined by the scale of the map or by reference to district boundaries shown on quarter section parcel identification maps on file in the township offices;

7.

Where physical or natural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the official zoning district map, or in other circumstances not covered by rules "1." through "6." above, the board of appeals shall interpret the district boundaries;

8.

Where, due to lack of scale, lack of detail, or illegibility of the zoning district map accompanying this ordinance, there is uncertainty, contradiction, or conflict as to the intended location of any district boundaries shown thereon, interpretation concerning the exact location shall be determined by the board of appeals; and

9.

Where the boundary line between zoning districts is unclear, the requirements of the most restrictive district shall determine the regulation applicable. In any event, the township shall maintain an up-to-date record of zoning district lines on quarter section maps on file in the township offices and these shall be construed to delineate the zoning district lines between different zoning districts and parcel specific zoning.

(Ord. of 3-21-2005, § 310)

Wherever any street, alley or other public way within the township have been vacated and when the lands within the boundaries thereof attach to and become a part of lands adjoining such street, alley or public way, such lands formerly within such vacated street, alley, or public way shall automatically, and without further action of the township board, thenceforth acquire and be subject to the same zoning regulations as are applicable to lands to which same shall attach, and the same shall be used for the same use as is permitted under this ordinance for such adjoining lands.

(Ord. of 3-21-2005, § 315)