Title 17A Administration
Chapter 17A.040 Map and Text Interpretation
Section 17A.040.050 Interpretation of the Zoning Map
Where, due to the scale, lack of detail, or illegibility of the zoning map, there is uncertainty, contradiction or conflict as to the intended location of any zoning district boundary as shown thereon, the Planning Director shall make an interpretation in writing of said map upon request of any person pursuant to chapter 17A.050 SMC. Any person aggrieved by any such interpretation may appeal such interpretation to the hearings examiner under SMC 17G.061.340. The director, in interpreting the zoning map or the hearings examiner in deciding any appeal, shall apply the following standards:
- General Rules for Drawing Boundaries.
Zoning district boundary lines are intended to follow lot lines or be parallel or perpendicular thereto, or along the centerline of alleys, streets, rights-of-way or watercourses, unless such boundary lines are fixed by dimensions shown on the zoning map. Boundaries indicated as approximately following river, stream and/or drainage channels shall be construed as following river, stream and/or drainage channels. If a zoning district boundary divides a lot into two or more zoning districts, the location of the boundary, unless indicated by dimensions shown on the zoning map, shall be determined by the use of the map scale shown thereon.
- When Rights-of-way Are Vacated.
When zoning districts are separated by a public street, alley or other public way, the boundary between the districts shall be construed as being the centerline of the right-of-way. Whenever any street, alley, or other public way is vacated in the manner authorized by law, the zoning district adjoining each side of the street, alley, or public way shall extend to the center of the former street, alley, or public way.
Date Passed: Monday, November 20, 2023
Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
ORD C36459 Section 14
