Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code § 17.88.020 Zoning map incorporated by reference

This chapter establishes an official zoning map and procedures for its administration.

(Code 1981, § 17.88.010; Ord. No. 78(part), 1975; Ord. No. 320, § 7(part), 1997)

A. The zoning districts created by this title and the boundaries of such districts are shown upon a map which is incorporated and made a part of this title by reference, being designated as the official zoning map of the city, and said map and all the notations, references and other information shown thereon shall be as much a part of this title as if the matters and information set forth by said map were all duly described in this title.

B. The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the city clerk and bear the seal of the city under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, California," together with the date of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title.

C. The original zoning map shall be kept on file with the director and shall constitute the original record. A copy of said map shall also be filed with the city clerk.

D. If, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the laws of the state, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be entered on the official zoning map promptly after an ordinance making the amendment has been adopted by the city council, with an entry on the official zoning map as follows: "On (date) by Ordinance No._____ of the city council the following (change/changes) (was/were) made on the Official Zoning Map: (brief description of nature of change)," and shall be signed by the city clerk.

E. A new amended official zoning map shall be prepared by the director at the end of each fiscal year upon which is shown all changes and amendments enacted during the previous period of time. Said zoning map shall thereafter be filed with the city clerk, building official and director.

F. No change of any nature shall be made in the official zoning map or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this chapter. Any unauthorized change of any kind, by any person, shall be considered a violation of this chapter and punishable as provided by law.

(Code 1981, § 17.88.020; Ord. No. 78(part), 1975; Ord. No. 320, § 7(part), 1997)

A. Where indicated district boundaries are approximately street, alley or lot lines, said lines are determined to be the boundaries of the district. Otherwise, the boundaries shall be determined by the dimensions shown on the official zoning map. In the absence of a dimension, the boundary shall be determined by use of the scale shown on said map.

B. A street, alley, railroad or railway right-of-way, watercourse, drainage channel or body of water included on the zoning map shall, unless otherwise indicated, be included within the zone of adjoining property on either side thereof; and where such street, alley, right-of-way, watercourse, drainage channel or body of water serves as boundary between two or more different zoning districts, the centerline of such right-of-way, watercourse, channel or body of water shall be considered the boundary between zoning districts.

C. In the event that a vacated street, alley, right-of-way or easement was the boundary between two districts, the new zoning district boundaries shall be at the new property line or at a line established at or within, 50 feet of the centerline of the street or alley that has been vacated.

D. Where uncertainties exist, the location of the district boundary may be determined pursuant to the interpretation procedures described in chapter 17.90 (Interpretation Procedure) of this title.

(Code 1981, § 17.88.030; Ord. No. 78(part), 1975; Ord. No. 90, § 12, 1977; Ord. No. 320, § 7(part), 1997)