In order to classify, regulate and restrict the location of trades and industries, and the location of buildings designed for specified uses; to regulate and limit the height, and bulk of buildings; to regulate and limit the intensity of the use of lots; to regulate and determine the area of yards and other open spaces surrounding buildings; and to regulate and restrict the density of population, the City of York, Nebraska, [is divided] into districts designated as follows:

(Ord. No. 1414, 4-9-1981; Ord. No. 1497, § 3, 2-14-1985; Ord. No. 1536, § 2, 3-12-1987; Ord. No. 1574, § 1, 7-14-1988; Ord. No. 1727, 6-13-1996; Ord. No. 1966, § 2, 8-3-2006; Ord. No. 1978, § 1, 1-18-2007)

The boundaries of the zoning districts are shown on the map and/or sections thereof attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance, which is designated "Zoning District Map." The zoning district map and all the notations, references and other information shown thereon were all fully set forth or described herein. Copies of the zoning district maps are properly attested and are on file with the City of York, Nebraska.

(Ord. No. 1727, 6-13-1996)

All territory which may hereafter be annexed to the city shall be annexed as "R" single-family dwelling district until or unless otherwise changed by ordinance. Territory added to the two-mile planning area as a result of zoning district jurisdiction extension by the planning commission and the governing body, shall be classified "A-L" agricultural district, until or unless otherwise changed by ordinance or resolution.

Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various districts as shown on the maps accompanying and made a part of this ordinance, the following rules apply:

(1)

The district boundaries are the centerline of either streets, alleys, roads or highways, unless otherwise shown.

(2)

Where the property has been or may hereafter be divided into blocks and lots, the district boundaries shall be construed to be the lot lines, and where the districts designated on the maps accompanying and made a part of this ordinance are bounded approximately by lot lines, the lot lines shall be construed to be the boundary of the district unless the boundaries are otherwise indicated on the maps.

(3)

In unsubdivided property, the district boundary line on the map accompanying and made a part of this ordinance shall be determined by the use of the scale or dimensions appearing on the maps.