§ 1.2. Rules for interpretation of district boundaries.  


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  • 1.201
    Where uncertainties exist as "approximately following the centerlines of streets, highways, or alleys," shall be construed to follow such centerlines.

    1.202
    Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed to follow such lot lines.

    1.203
    Boundaries indicated as approximately following town limits shall be construed as following town limits.

    1.204
    Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the tracks.

    1.205
    Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to follow such shoreline and, in the event of change in the shoreline, shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline.

    1.206
    Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in subsections 1.201 through 1.205 above shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map.

    1.207
    Boundaries indicated following other boundary lines, watercourses, and other natural topographical features, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

    1.208
    Where street or property layout existing on the ground is at variance with that shown on the official zoning map, or in other circumstances not covered by subsections 1.201 through 1.207 above, the board of adjustment shall interpret the district boundaries, provided such adjustment does not exceed one acre in area.