Chapter 17.12
USE DISTRICTS MAPS AND BOUNDARIES
Sections:
17.12.010 Districts established – Dating of map – Copy on file.
17.12.020 Interpretation of zoning maps.
17.12.030 District boundaries – Adjustment.
17.12.040 Areas not specifically shown.
17.12.050 Zoning of land upon annexation.
17.12.010 Districts established – Dating of map – Copy on file.
The location and boundaries of the districts designated in Chapter 17.08 RIMC are established as shown on the map entitled “Official Zoning Map of the City of Rock Island.” The official zoning map shall be dated with the effective date of the ordinance adopting this title, and signed by the mayor of the city of Rock Island and the city clerk. The signed copy of the zoning map shall be maintained on file with the clerk of the city of Rock Island and is made a part of this title. (Ord. 07-093 § 1; Ord. 99-025 § 2).
17.12.020 Interpretation of zoning maps.
Where uncertainties exist as to the location of any district boundaries, the following rules of interpretation shall apply:
A. Where boundaries are indicated as paralleling the approximate centerline of the road right-of-way, the zone shall extend to each adjacent boundary of the right-of-way centerline.
B. Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following lot lines, the actual lot lines shall be considered the boundaries.
C. Where boundaries or portions thereof are indicated as following municipal corporation lines, topography or natural boundary lines, lines of ordinary high water, or government meander line, the lines shall be considered to be the actual boundaries. If these lines shall change, the district boundaries shall change correspondingly.
D. When a zoning district line purposely divides a land parcel, such parcel shall be subject to the procedures and requirements of the respective districts as applied.
E. If none of the rules of interpretation described in subsections A through D of this section apply, then the zoning boundary shall be determined by map scaling. (Ord. 07-093 § 1; Ord. 99-025 § 2).
17.12.030 District boundaries – Adjustment.
Where a district boundary divides a parcel of land under single ownership into two or more districts, the entire parcel shall be classified for the less restrictive use by the administrative adjustment of the boundaries by the mayor or his/her designee; provided, that the administrative adjustment is a distance of less than 20 feet. If the adjustment involves a distance greater than 20 feet, the procedures for a district reclassification shall be followed. (Ord. 07-093 § 1; Ord. 99-025 § 2).
17.12.040 Areas not specifically shown.
All areas not specifically shown on a zoning map as part of a zoning district shall be deemed to be classified in the district most appropriate to the land use designation of the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 07-093 § 1; Ord. 99-025 § 2).
17.12.050 Zoning of land upon annexation.
At the time of initiating any proposed annexation of property to the city, the city council shall stipulate precisely the zoning classification or classifications of the area to be annexed. The zoning classification or classifications applied to the newly annexed area or areas shall be consistent with and as shown on the land use designations map in the Rock Island comprehensive plan. (Ord. 07-093 § 1; Ord. 99-025 § 2).