Chapter 17.25
ESTABLISHMENT AND DESIGNATION OF DISTRICTS
Sections:
17.25.010 Districts established.
17.25.020 Purpose of zoning districts.
17.25.030 Zoning map.
17.25.040 Application of district regulations.
17.25.050 Rules for interpretation of district boundaries.
17.25.060 Designation of district(s) upon annexation.
17.25.070 Table of land use regulations.
17.25.080 Zone chart regulations.
17.25.010 Districts established.
For the purposes of this title, all the land within the incorporated boundaries of West Point City is hereby divided into the following districts which are shown on the zoning map of West Point City which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this title.
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A-5 |
Agriculture and Farm Industry District |
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A-40 |
Agriculture District |
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R-1 |
Rural Residential District |
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R-2 |
Residential District |
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R-3 |
Residential District |
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R-4 |
Two-Family Residential District |
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R-5 |
Multifamily Residential District |
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N-C |
Neighborhood Commercial District |
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C-C |
Community Commercial District |
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R-C |
Regional Commercial District |
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P-O |
Professional Office District |
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R/I-P |
Research/Industrial Park District |
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PUD |
Planned Development Overlay Zone |
[Code 2000 § 17-7-1].
17.25.020 Purpose of zoning districts.
In addition to the general purposes of this title identified in WPCC 17.05.020, the various zoning districts each serve a more specific individual purpose, as described below:
A. The A-5 (Agriculture and Farm Industry) zoning district purpose is to promote and preserve agriculture and farming, to maintain greenbelt open space, and keep limited numbers of animals and fowl in the city of West Point.
B. The A-40 (Agriculture) zoning district purpose is to promote and preserve agricultural to maintain a greenbelt of open space in the city of West Point.
C. The R-1 (Rural Residential) zoning district purpose is to provide rural residents the flexibility of having large lots that promote and preserve some agricultural with limited animal keeping, or cluster homes on smaller lots.
D. The R-2 (Residential) zoning district purpose is to provide for low density single-family neighborhoods of spacious uncrowded character.
E. The R-3 (Residential) zoning district purpose is to provide medium density single-family neighborhoods that may be more affordable in nature.
F. The R-4 (Two-Family Residential) zoning district purpose is to provide areas for low to medium density detached and attached dwellings and two-family dwellings.
G. The R-5 (Multifamily Residential) zoning district purpose is to provide areas for multifamily dwellings at medium to high densities. Single-family dwellings are also allowed in this district.
H. The N-C (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district purpose is to provide commercial services to neighborhoods with basic trade and personal services which occur regularly or frequently. The major market area for this district is the adjacent residential areas.
I. The C-C (Community Commercial) zoning district purpose is to provide a range of commercial uses greater than that of the neighborhood commercial but at a lower intensity than a regional commercial district. The district is vehicular-oriented and the major market areas in the city. The location of this district is located at the intersections of arterial streets.
J. The R-C (Regional Commercial) zoning district purpose is to provide an area in which a full range of commercial and professional uses may locate in a limited area. The limited area of this district functions to heighten the intensity of use, concentrate activity and make the area a focal point of the community. These districts should abut major arterial streets and be located near highway access, as well as mass transit lines.
K. The P-O (Professional Office) zoning district purpose is to provide an area of offices and institutions in which the intensity of use, in terms of hours of operation and number of customers, is less than that of a commercial zone.
L. The R/I-P (Research/Industrial Park) zoning district purpose is to be an attractive environment for offices, research facilities, and environmentally appropriate assembly of uses as well as appropriate amenities supporting employee activity. This is to be accomplished with a number of design components including attractive buildings, meandering walks and landscaping.
M. The PUD (Planned Development Overlay) zoning district purpose is to encourage imaginative and efficient utilization of land through large-scale residential development and by providing greater flexibility in the location of buildings on the land, the consolidation of open spaces, and the clustering of dwelling units. These provisions are intended to create more attractive and desirable environments within the residential areas of West Point City. This zoning district is allowed in all zones. [Code 2000 § 17-7-2].
17.25.030 Zoning map.
A. The zoning map shall be identified by ordinance or resolution. It shall bear the date of its adoption with the mayor’s signature attested by the city recorder.
B. No changes of any nature shall be made in the zoning map of matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this title.
C. Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the zoning map, which may from time to time be made or published, the zoning map and ordinances amending the zoning map, which shall be located in the ordinance and resolution file, shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land areas and of buildings and other structures in the city.
D. In the event that the zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, or lost, or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the city council may by resolution adopt a new zoning map which shall supersede the prior zoning map. The new zoning map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions in the prior zoning map, but no such correction shall have the effect of amending the original zoning map or any subsequent amendment thereof. The new zoning map shall be identified by resolution. It shall bear the date of its adoption with the signature of the mayor of West Point City attested by the city recorder. [Code 2000 § 17-7-3].
17.25.040 Application of district regulations.
Except as hereinafter otherwise provided:
A. No building or part thereof or other structure shall be erected, altered, added to or enlarged, nor shall any land, building, structure, or premises be used, designated, or intended to be used for any manner other than is included among the uses hereinafter listed as permitted in the district in which such building, land, or premises is located.
B. No building or part thereof or structure shall be erected, reconstructed, or structurally altered to exceed in height the limit hereinafter designated for the district in which such building is located.
C. No building or part thereof or structure shall be erected, nor shall any existing building be altered, enlarged, or rebuilt or moved into any district, nor shall any open space be encroached upon or reduced in any manner, except in conformity to the yard, building site area, and building location regulations hereinafter for the district in which such building or open space is located.
D. No yard or open space provided about any building for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this title shall be considered as providing a yard or open space for any other building, and no yard or other open space on one building site shall be considered as providing a yard or open space for a building on any other building site except in the case of dwelling groups. [Code 2000 § 17-7-4].
17.25.050 Rules for interpretation of district boundaries.
Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:
A. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of roads or streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow such centerlines.
B. Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines.
C. Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits shall be construed as following such city lines.
D. Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main tracks.
E. Boundaries indicated as approximately following centerlines of streams or canals shall be construed to follow such centerlines.
F. Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in subsections (A) through (E) of this section shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map.
G. Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the zoning map, or in other circumstances not covered by subsections (A) through (F) of this section, the planning commission shall interpret the district boundaries.
H. Where a district boundary line divides a lot which was in single ownership at the time of passage of the ordinance codified in this title, the board of adjustment may permit, as a special exception, the extension of the regulations for either portion of the lot not to exceed 50 feet beyond the district line into the remaining portion of the lot. [Code 2000 § 17-7-5].
17.25.060 Designation of district(s) upon annexation.
A. The city may assign a zoning designation to the territory annexed to the municipality at the time the territory is annexed.
B. If the city council does not assign a zone to the territory at the time it is annexed, the territory annexed to the city shall be zoned according to the zone of West Point City with which the territory has the longest common boundary. [Code 2000 § 17-7-6].
17.25.070 Table of land use regulations.
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P = PERMITTED USE |
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LAND USE DESCRIPTION |
A-5 |
A-40 |
R-1 |
R-2 |
R-3 |
R-4 |
R-5 |
N-C |
C-C |
R-C |
P-O |
R/I-P |
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Residential/Domestic |
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1. Accessory Farm Building |
P |
P |
P |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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2. Accessory Building |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
C |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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3. Community Center |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
C |
– |
P |
P |
P |
– |
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4. Dwelling, One Unit Attached |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
C |
C |
C |
– |
– |
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5. Dwelling, One Unit Detached |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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6. Dwelling, Multiple Unit |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
P |
P |
– |
C |
C |
– |
– |
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7. Household Pets |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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8. Mobile Home Park |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
C |
C |
– |
C |
C |
– |
– |
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9. Off-Street Parking Incidental to Main Use |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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10. Dwelling, Two Unit |
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– |
– |
– |
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P |
P |
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– |
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11. Planned Development |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
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12. Cluster Subdivision |
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C |
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– |
– |
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Institutional/Special Services |
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1. Airport, Heliport |
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– |
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– |
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