Interpretation of zoning boundaries

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of zones as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

• • (1) Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following the center lines of highways, streets, alleys, railroad rights-of-way, watercourses, or water bodies, such centerlines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

  • (2) Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following town limits, such town limits shall be construed to be such boundaries.

  • (3) Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following the property lines of parks or other publicly owned lands, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

  • (4) Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following platted lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

  • (5) Where the boundary of a zone divides a lot which was in single ownership on the effective date of this ordinance, the zoning board of review may permit, as a special use permit, the extension of the regulations for either portion of the lot, not to exceed 50 feet beyond the boundary line, into the other portions of the lot.

  • (6) Where boundaries are indicated as following shorelines, such shorelines shall be construed to be such boundaries. Any changes in such shorelines shall be construed as changes in such boundaries.

  • (7) Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in the above subsections shall be so construed.

  • (8) Distances and dimensions not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map.

  • (9) Where existing physical features do not conform with those shown on the official zoning map, and in other circumstances not covered by the above, the zoning board of review shall interpret the zone boundaries.