§ 1.1. Establishment of districts.

[The following districts are hereby established:]

R-1	residential district
R-1.5	residential district, townhouse
R-2	residential district
R-3	residential district
C-1	neighborhood commercial district
C-2	commercial (central business district)
C-3	highway commerce district
M-1	light industrial district
M-2	medium industrial district
M-3	heavy industrial district

 

as shown on the official zoning map, which together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this ordinance when properly certified and attested.

1.101. If, in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance and statutes, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be made in this official zoning map semiannually in January and July after the amendment has been approved by the city council, and attached to this ordinance. Each such semiannual change of the map shall be dated, signed and certified. No change of any nature shall be made in this official zoning map or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedure set forth in this ordinance. Any unauthorized changes of whatever kind, by any person or persons, shall be considered a violation of the ordinance and punishable under part 3 of this ordinance. The official zoning map, which shall be located in the office of the city clerk or zoning commission, shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of lands, buildings and other structures in the city.

1.102. Classification of annexed territory. Territory which may hereafter be annexed to the City of Rayne shall be automatically classified as shown on the official zoning map. Areas not shown shall be classified R-1 single-family district until otherwise amended. (Ord. No. 807, § 1, 9-13-82)