Article II — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES

Westmorland Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · Westmorland

SECTION 2.01 Classifications of Zones . For the purposes of this Ordinance, the following zones are hereby established:

  • R-1 Single Family Zone

  • R-2 Low/Medium Density Multi-Family Zone

  • R-2-T Mobile Home Park Zone

  • R-3 Medium/High

  • R-4 High Density Multi Family Residential

  • C Commercial Zone

  • I Industrial Zone.

  • OS Open Space Zone.

SECTION 2.02 Locations of Zones. The boundaries for the zones listed in this Ordinance are indicated on the Westmorland Zoning Map which is hereby adopted by reference and as amended. The boundaries shall be modified and amended in accordance provisions set forth by this Ordinance.

SECTION 2.03 Zoning Map. A zoning map or zoning map amendment adopted by Section 2.2 of this Ordinance shall be prepared by authority of Planning Commission or be a modification by the City Council or a map or a map amendment so prepared. The map or map amendment shall be dated with the effective date of the ordinance that adopts the map or map amendment. A certified print of the adopted map or map amendment shall be maintained in the Office of the City Clerk as long as this Ordinance remains in effect.

SECTION 2.04 Zone Boundaries. Where indicated zone boundaries are approximately street, ally or lot lines, said lines are determined to be the boundaries of the zone. In case any uncertainty exists, the City council shall determine the location of boundaries.

SECTION 2.05 Newly Annexed Territory. Territory annexed to the City of Westmorland shall be in the Single Family Zone (R-1). Such zoning may be temporary and the Planning Commission shall recommend to the City Council within a period not to exceed one (1) year a final zoning plan for the annexed territory. The City Council has the authority to pre-zone the annexed territory, and in which case, that pre-zoning designation shall apply.