Article II. Zoning Districts

Chapter 17.08
ESTABLISHMENT AND INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICTS – PROVISION FOR OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

Sections:

17.08.010    Text and official zoning map.

17.08.020    Replacement of official zoning map.

17.08.030    District boundaries.

17.08.040    Extension of regulations.

17.08.010 Text and official zoning map.

A. The city is divided into zones, or districts, as shown on the official zoning map which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this title. The districts shown on the map and described in this title are:

Single-Family Suburban

R-1-S

Single-Family Residential

R-1

Multifamily Residential

R-2

General Residential

R-3

Neighborhood Mixed Use

NMU

Central Business

C-2

General Commercial

C-3

Light Industrial

LI

Industrial

I

Open Space and Conservation

OS

Critical Resource Areas Overlay

CRA

Floodplain Management Overlay

FM

Airport Landing Overlay

AL

Airport Facilities

AF

Pedestrian Core Overlay

PC

B. If, in accordance with the provisions of this title and Chapter 35.63 RCW, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be entered on the official zoning map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the city council, with an entry on the official zoning map stating the date of the official action of the city council and the changes.

C. No changes of any nature shall be made in the official zoning map or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures in this title. Any unauthorized change of whatever kind by any person or persons shall be considered a violation of this title and punishable as provided under Chapter 17.124 CMC.

D. Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the official zoning map which may from time to time be made or published, the official zoning map located in the Colville office of building and planning shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings, and other structures in the city. (Ord. 1692 NS § 2, 2022; Ord. 1488 NS § 14, 2012; Ord. 1184 NS § 2, 1999; Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997).

17.08.020 Replacement of official zoning map.

A. In the event that the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the city council may by resolution adopt a new official zoning map which shall supersede the prior official zoning map. The new official zoning map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions in the prior official zoning map, but no such correction shall have the effect of amending the original official zoning map or any subsequent amendment. The new official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor attested by the city clerk, and bearing the seal of the city under words that certify that the map supersedes and replaces the official zoning map.

B. Unless the prior official zoning map has been lost, or has been totally destroyed, the prior map or any significant parts remaining, shall be preserved, together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment. (Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997).

17.08.030 District boundaries.

The district boundary lines are indicated on the adopted zoning map.

A. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of 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 limits.

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

E. Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to follow such shorelines, and in the event of change in the shoreline shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline; boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streams, rivers, or other bodies of water 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 official zoning map shall be determined by the scale on the map.

G. Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the official zoning map, or in other circumstances not covered by this chapter, the zoning board of adjustment shall interpret the district boundaries. (Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997).

17.08.040 Extension of regulations.

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 zoning board of adjustment may permit, as a conditional use, 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. (Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997).