9-100.060 - ZONING MAPS

A series of zoning maps, to be known collectively as the "Zoning Map of the County of San Joaquin" or "Zoning Map," shall be maintained by the Community Development Department.

(a)

Contents. The Zoning Map shall show the designations and boundaries of each zone and shall show any base data that the Director deems useful or that the Board of Supervisors directs.

(b)

Revisions. The Director shall revise the Zoning Map to show amendments, including changes in designations, rezoning of property, and clarification of zone boundaries.

(c)

Incorporation. The Zoning Map and all notations, references, data, and other information contained therein are made a part of this Title by reference herein.

(d)

Zone ..... Boundaries. Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone shown on the Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:

(1)

Where zone boundaries are indicated as approximately following street and alley lines or lot line, such lines shall be construed to be the boundary of the said zone, and the following shall apply:

(A)

When two zones are separated by a street or alley, the zone boundary shall be the centerline of the street or alley, unless otherwise specified, and

(B)

When a residential zone is separated from any other zone by a street or alley, the residential zone boundary shall include both sides of the street or alley.

(2)

Where any public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to abutting properties shall apply to the centerline of such vacated or abandoned street or alley, unless otherwise documented;

(3)

Where any private right-of-way or easement of any railroad, canal, transportation, or public utility company is vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to abutting property shall apply to the centerline of such vacated or abandoned property, unless otherwise documented;

(4)

For unsubdivided property, or in instances where a zone boundary divides a lot, the location of the zone boundary shall be determined by the Director unless the zone boundary is indicated by dimensions.

(e)

Creation of New Zones. The boundaries of a new zone shall be shown on the Zoning Map. The map together with all legends, symbols, notations, references, zoning district boundaries and other information on the map shall be incorporated into this Title by reference as though it were fully included.