Chapter 18.15
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONE DISTRICTS AND MAPS

Sections:

18.15.010    Classification of zoning districts.

18.15.020    Original maps.

18.15.030    Revised maps.

18.15.040    Copies of maps.

18.15.050    Interpretation of the district boundaries.

18.15.010 Classification of zoning districts.

For the purposes of this title, the town is divided into zoning districts designated as follows:

Zoning District

Map Symbol

Park

PO

Single-Family Residential

R1-12.5, R1-10, R-6, R-5

Neighborhood Commercial

C1

Community Commercial

C2

Light Manufacturing

ML

[Ord. 564 § 2(a), 2017; Ord. 409 §§ 3(A), (B), 2001; Ord. 371 §§ 3(A), (B), 1997.]

18.15.020 Original maps.

The designations, locations and boundaries of the districts set forth in this title shall be shown on the zoning maps of the town of Yacolt, Washington. Said maps and all notations, references, data and other information shown thereon shall be and are hereby adopted and made a part of this title. The signed copies of the zoning maps containing the zoning districts designated at the time of adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be maintained in Town Hall and the office of the Clark County department of assessment and GIS. Any land or property not specifically identified with a zone designation shall be considered to be zoned as is the most restrictive zone classification designated on adjacent and/or abutting properties, until such time as it is determined otherwise by a rezone action. [Ord. 409 § 3(C), 2001; Ord. 371 § 3(C), 1997.]

18.15.030 Revised maps.

The town council may cause official zoning maps to be revised, or portions thereof, with a map or maps, or portions thereof, which include all lawful changes of zone to date. Such maps, or portions thereof, filed as replacements, shall bear dated, authenticating signatures of the town council and be maintained on file at Town Hall and Clark County department of assessment and GIS. [Ord. 409 § 3(D), 2001; Ord. 371 § 3(D), 1997.]

18.15.040 Copies of maps.

The mayor shall maintain or cause to be maintained up-to-date copies of the zoning maps in Town Hall. The mayor shall cause the copies of the zoning maps to be revised so that they accurately portray changes to zone boundaries and the location of conditional use permits. [Ord. 549 § 1(a), 2016; Ord. 409 § 3(E), 2001; Ord. 371 § 3(E), 1997.]

18.15.050 Interpretation of the district boundaries.

The district boundary lines are indicated on the zoning maps. Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any district as shown on the zoning maps, the following rules shall apply:

A. Wherever the zone boundary is indicated as being along or approximately along a street, alley, the centerline of a block, or a property line, then, unless otherwise definitely indicated on the maps, the centerline of the street, alley, or block, or the property line, shall be construed to be the boundary of the zone.

B. Where the location of a zone boundary line is not determined by the above rule, and is not indicated by a written dimension, the boundaries shall be located by the use of the scale appearing on the maps.

C. Whenever any street, alley, or other public way is vacated in the manner authorized by law, the zoning district adjoining each side of such street, alley, or public way shall be automatically extended to the center of the former right-of-way and all of the area included in the vacation shall then and henceforth be subject to all regulations of the extended districts.

D. Where the application of the above rule does not clarify the zone boundary location, the mayor shall interpret the maps, and by written decision, determine the location of the zone boundary. Said written decision shall be kept on file with the town clerk. [Ord. 409 § 3(F), 2001; Ord. 371 § 3(F), 1997.]