City of Downey

MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE IX – LAND USE9306 9308SECTION 9306. INTERPRETATION OF ZONE BOUNDARIES.Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone shown on the Official Zoning Map, thefollowing rules shall apply:(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G)Where zone boundaries are indicated as approximately following street lines, alley lines,or lot lines, or extensions thereof, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.Where the zone boundary line follows a railroad right-of-way, such zone boundary lineshall be construed, unless otherwise indicated, to be located midway between the maintracks of such railroad right-of-way.Where the zone boundary line follows a stream or other water channel, such zoneboundary line shall be construed, unless otherwise indicated, to be located at the limits ofthe jurisdiction of the City.Where the zone boundary divides a lot, the location of such boundary line, unlessindicated by dimensions, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the OfficialZoning Map. The Commission shall use Section 9830 of this article as a guide in itsdetermination.Where zone boundary lines are so indicated that they are approximately parallel to thecenter lines or street lines of streets, such zone boundary lines shall be construed as beingparallel thereto and at such distance therefrom as indicated. If no distance is given, suchdimension shall be determined by the use of the scale shown on the Official Zoning Map.Where any public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the area comprisingsuch vacated street or alley shall acquire the zone classification of the property to whichit reverts.Where uncertainties exist, the City Planner may determine the location of the zoneboundary line, applying the rules stated in this section wherever applicable.SECTION 9308. ZONING OF ANNEXED AREAS.When, in the opinion of the Council, it is in the public interest to prezone properties which maybe annexed to the City, such action shall be carried out in accordance with Section 9838 of thisarticle. Such action shall be initiated by resolution of the Council, as provided in this chapter.When annexed property is not prezoned, it shall be considered to be in the R-1-10,000 (Single-Family Residential Zone) at the time of annexation, until otherwise classified. In such aninstance, the Commission, within ninety (90) days after the date of the certification of such9.3-3