Wichita Falls City Zoning Code
8000 ZONING
DISTRICT MAP
§ 8010 Delineation of zoning districts.
The boundaries of the zoning districts described in this zoning ordinance are delineated on the zoning map of the city. The zoning map, together with all legends, symbols, notations, references, district boundaries, and other information thereon, shall be considered part of this ordinance as if the same were set forth herein in detail. The zoning map may be prepared in sections as required to adequately portray the boundaries of districts.
§ 8020 Official zoning map.
Three original, official, and identical copies of the zoning map are hereby adopted bearing the signature of the mayor and attestation of the city clerk and shall be filed and maintained as follows:
A.
One copy shall be filed with the city clerk and retained as the original record and shall not be changed in any manner.
B.
One copy shall be filed with the Community Development director and shall be maintained up-to-date by the director of community development by posting thereof changes and subsequent amendments.
C.
One copy shall be filed in the Community Development Department and shall be maintained up-to-date by the director of community development by posting thereof all changes and amendments.
§ 8030 Boundaries of zoning districts.
The zoning district boundary lines shown on the zoning map are usually along streets, alleys, property lines, or extensions thereof. When uncertainty exists with respect to the zoning districts as shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:
A.
Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets, alleys, or highways shall be construed to follow such centerlines.
B.
Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to follow such shorelines, and in the event of change in the shoreline shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streams, rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such center lines.
C.
In case of a district boundary line dividing a platted lot into two parts, the district boundary line shall be construed to be the nearest property line.
§ 8040 Clarification of boundary location.
All questions concerning the exact location of district boundary lines or the meaning and intent of textual provisions of this ordinance shall be determined by the Commission according to the rules and regulations which may be adopted by it.