ARTICLE 4. DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES

401. District classifications.

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 is hereby divided into districts and designated as follows:

AG - Agriculture District

SFl - Single-Family Dwelling District 1

SF2 - Single Family Dwelling District 2

MFl - Multiple-Family Dwelling District 1

MF2 - Multiple- Family Dwelling District 2

CUP - Community Unit Plan

MHD - Mobile Home Park District

NS - Neighborhood Shopping District

CBD - Central Business District

LI - Light Industrial District

HI - Heavy Industrial District

402. Zoning district map.

The boundaries of the districts are shown on the map and/or sections thereof attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance, which map is designated as the “Zoning District Map.” The zoning district map and all the notations, references and other information shown thereon are a part of this ordinance and have the same force and effect as if the map and all notations, references and other information shown thereon were all fully set forth or described herein. The zoning district map is properly attested and is on file with the city clerk.

403. Annexation rule.

All territory which may hereafter be annexed to the city shall be in the AG - Agriculture District until or unless otherwise changed by ordinance.

404. Rules where uncertainty may arise.

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

(1) The district boundaries are the centerline of either streets or alleys 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 map 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 map.

(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 appearing on the map.