§ 2-300

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• DistrictZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2. boundary interpretation rules

  Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets, highways or alleys shall be construed to follow centerlines. Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines or other property lines as shown on the city of Chesapeake tax map shall be construed as following such lines. Boundaries indicated as following city limit lines shall be construed as following such city limits. Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main tracks. Boundaries indicated as following shorelines of bodies of water 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 centerlines. Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in subsections A through E above shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined from the scale of the map. Where a zoning district boundary divides a parcel of land, the location of such boundary, unless indicated by dimensions shown on the map, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map and scaled to the nearest foot. Where natural or manmade features actually existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the official zoning map or where uncertainties continue to exist and/or further interpretation is required beyond that presented in the above paragraphs, the matter shall be presented to the zoning administrator for interpretation. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the zoning administrator may appeal that decision to the board of zoning appeals, as provided for in article 20 of this ordinance.