Sec. 17-3
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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
Unless district boundary lines are fixed by dimensions or otherwise clearly shown or described, and where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any of the aforesaid districts as shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply: (1) Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following or being at right angles to the centerlines of streets, highways, alleys, or railroad main tracks, such centerlines or lines at right angles to such centerlines shall be construed to be such boundaries as the case may be. (2) Where a district boundary is indicated to follow a river, creek, branch, or other body of water, said boundary shall be construed to follow the centerline of low water or at the limit of the jurisdiction. (3) If no distance, angle, curvature description or other means is given to determine a boundary line accurately and the foregoing provisions do not apply, the same shall be determined by the use of the scale shown on said zoning map. In case of dispute in the use thereof, the determination of the governing body shall be final.
From the ordinance
Unless district boundary lines are fixed by dimensions or otherwise clearly shown or described, and where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any of the aforesaid districts as shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply: