The City of Warsaw is hereby divided into 11 districts in order to carry out the purpose of this ordinance. The districts shall be known and designated throughout this ordinance as follows:

The zoning map dated April 20, 1998, is hereby declared to be a part of this ordinance. The zoning map shows the areas included in the above districts. Notations, references, indications and other matters shown on the zoning maps are as much a part of this ordinance as if they were fully described in the text of this ordinance. Two copies of said zoning maps are on file in the office of the clerk-treasurer of the City of Warsaw, Indiana.

In determining the boundaries of districts, and establishing the regulation applicable to each district, due and careful consideration has been given to existing conditions; the character of buildings erected in each district; the most desirable use for which the land in each district may be adapted; and the conservation of property values throughout the city. The following rules shall apply where uncertainty exists as to the exact boundaries of any districts as shown on the zoning map:

2.2.1.

District boundaries are centerlines of street, alley, highway or railroad right-of-way, lot lines, or extensions along such lines, unless otherwise indicated on the zoning map.

2.2.2.

In unsubdivided areas, or where a boundary subdivides a lot, the exact location of the boundary shall be determined by use of the scale of the zoning map. The district regulations of either portion of the lot may, at the owner's discretion, extend into the entire area of the lot, provided such extension does not exceed a distance of 50 feet from either boundary.

2.2.3.

The plan commission shall interpret the intent of the zoning map and resolve any questions concerning the exact location of district boundary lines.

Territory which may hereafter be annexed to the city shall be zoned at the time of annexation in a city zone district which is similar or synonymous to the territory's zoning classification prior to annexation. A proposed zoning map for the annexed territory shall be made public prior to the annexation proceedings.