Interpretation of zoning district boundaries

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

• • A. Boundaries.

    • 1. Where zoning districts (except overlay districts) are separated by highways, streets, alleys, railroad, water courses or bodies of water, the boundaries of said zoning districts shall be construed to be the center line or middle of said highway, street, alley, railroad, water course or body of water.

    • 2. Boundaries shown as approximately following lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines.

    • 3. Boundaries shown as following shore lines shall be construed to follow such shore lines, and in event of change in shore line shall be construed as moving with the actual shore lines as defined by the mean high water mark.

    • 4. Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of natural or manmade features shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map.

    • 5. Boundaries shown as following physical features, or culturally and historically significant features, shall be construed to follow such features.

  • B. Interpretation. For any other circumstances not covered by the above subsections, the zoning enforcement officer shall interpret the zoning district boundaries.