§ XVII. Boundaries of districts.  


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    Rules where uncertainty may arise. Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various districts as shown on the map accompanying and made a part of this ordinance, the following rules apply:

    (a)

    The district boundaries are either streets or alleys unless otherwise shown, and where the districts designated on the map accompanying and made a part of this ordinance are bounded approximately by street or alley lines, the street or alley shall be construed to be the boundary of the district.

    (b)

    Where the district boundaries are not otherwise indicated, and where the property has been or may hereafter be divided into blocks and lots, the district boundaries shall be construed to be the lot lines, and where the districts designated on the map accompanying and made a part of this ordinance are bounded approximately by lot lines, the lot lines shall be construed to be the boundary of the districts unless the boundaries are otherwise indicated on the map.

    (c)

    In any unsubdivided property, the district boundary lines on the district map accompanying and made a part of this ordinance shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map.

Editor's note

The zoning map is not included herein but is on file in the office of the city clerk.

State law reference

Districts, Texas Local Government Code § 211.005.