Sec. 38-7. Rules for Interpretation.
A. Zoning Regulations.Where uncertainty exists regarding the interpretation of any provision of this chapter or its application to a specific site, the Community Development Director shall determine the intent of the provision. (Ord. 3653 § 19, 2022)
B. Zoning Map.Where uncertainty exists regarding the boundary of a zoning district, the following rules shall apply:
1.District boundaries shown as approximately following the property line of a lot shall be construed to follow such property line.
2.On unsubdivided land, or where a district boundary divides a lot, the location of the district boundary shall be determined by using the scale appearing on the zoning map, unless the boundary location is indicated by dimensions printed on the map.
3.District boundaries shown as approximately following right-of-way lines of freeways, streets, alleys, railroads, or other identifiable boundary lines shall be construed to follow such right-of-way or boundary lines.
4.District boundaries shown as lying within right-of-way lines of freeways, streets, alleys, railroads, or other identifiable boundary lines shall be construed to follow the centerline of such right-of-way or boundary lines.
5.Should any uncertainty remain as to the location of a district boundary or other feature shown on the zoning map, the location shall be determined by the Community Development Director. (Ord. 3653 § 19, 2022)
C. Computations.Where any requirement relating to off-street parking, number of permitted dwelling units, required fees, and similar matters results in a fraction of a unit, a fraction of 1/2 or more shall be a whole unit; a fraction of less than 1/2 shall be disregarded. When calculating the number of permitted dwelling units in an R-3 zone, fractions shall be disregarded.
D. Record of Interpretation.The Community Development Director shall keep a record of interpretations made pursuant to this section which shall be available to the public for review. (Ord. 3653 § 19, 2022)
E. Appeals.An interpretation of the zoning regulations or zoning map by the Community Development Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission, as provided in Article 27. (Ord. 3653 § 19, 2022; Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)