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Chapter 7.30
ADMINISTRATION
7.30.010 Zones Established. To carry out the purpose and the provisions of this Ordinance, the following zones and overlays are hereby established:
ABBREVIATED DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
R-1 Low Density Residential
R-2 Moderate Density Residential
R-3 High Density Residential
MHP Manufactured Home Park
COMMERCIAL ZONES
C Commercial
CR Commercial Recreation
INDUSTRIAL ZONES
I Industrial
PUBLIC ZONES
PL Public Land
OVERLAYS
FH Flood Hazard
H Historic
7.30.020 Classification and density. All areas within the corporate limits of the city are divided into zoning districts. The use of each tract and ownership of land within the corporate limits is limited to those uses permitted by the zoning classification applicable to each such tract as designated on the Columbia City zoning map. Density shall generally be as follows:
R-1 Low Density Residential: No more than 4 units per acre.
R-2 Moderate Density Residential: No more than 8 units per acre.
R-3 High Density Residential: No more than 10 units per acre.
MHP Manufactured Home Park: No more than 8 units per acre.
Exact densities are subject to area, height, density and setback provisions of each district.
7.30.030 Zoning map.
A. The boundaries of the zones established in this Ordinance are to be indicated on a map entitled "Columbia City Zoning Map", referred to hereafter as the City zoning map, which is hereby adopted by reference. The map shall be dated with the effective date of adoption and be signed by both the Mayor and City Recorder.
B. Each lot, tract and parcel of land or portion thereof within the zone boundaries as designated and marked on the zoning map, is classified, zoned and limited to the uses as hereinafter specified and defined for the applicable zone classification.
C. Amendments to the City zoning map may be made in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 7.160 and 7.162 of this Ordinance. Copies of all map amendments shall be dated with the effective date of the document adopting the map amendment and shall be maintained without change, together with the adopting document, on file in the office of the City Recorder.
D. The City Administrator shall maintain an up-to-date copy of the City zoning map. Any map amendments shall be accurately portrayed, listed in the amendment column on the face of the map, with the date, the number of the Ordinance authorizing the change and the initials of the City Administrator.
7.30.040 Determination of zoning boundaries. When there is uncertainty, contradiction or conflict as to the intended location of any zone boundary, the exact location shall be determined by the Planning Director in accordance with the following standards:
A. Street Lines - where the boundaries are indicated as following approximately the street, alley or railroad center lines, such lines shall be construed to be the zone boundaries.
B. Street Vacations - whenever a street is lawfully vacated, the area vacated shall revert (in equal proportions) to the adjoining properties and shall acquire the zone classification of the property to which it reverts.
C. Lot Lines - where the boundaries are indicated as following approximately the lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be the zone boundaries. If a zone boundary divides a lot into two zones, the entire lot shall be placed in the zone that accounts for the greater area of the lot, by means of an adjustment of the boundary of not more than fifty (50) feet.
D. Water Courses - the boundary lines are intended to follow the center lines of water courses.