Chapter 17.12
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP

Sections:

17.12.010    Classification of zoning districts.

17.12.020    Application of regulations to districts generally.

17.12.030    Zoning map.

17.12.040    Interpretation of district boundaries.

17.12.010 Classification of zoning districts.

For the purposes of this code, the city of Brookings is divided into zoning districts designated as follows:

Zoning Districts

Map Symbol and Abbreviated Designation

Suburban Residential

SR

Single-Family Residential

R-1

Two-Family Residential

R-2

Multiple-Family Residential

R-3

Mobile Home Residential

R-MH

Professional Office

PO-1

Public Open Space

P/OS

Neighborhood Commercial

C-1

Shopping Center Commercial

C-2

General Commercial

C-3

Tourist Commercial

C-4

Industrial Park

I-P

General Industrial

M-2

Master Plan Development

MPD

Marine Activities

MA

Airport Approach Overlay

AA

[Ord. 09-O-649 § 2; Ord. 96-O-446.BB § 3; Ord. 89-O-446 § 1.]

17.12.020 Application of regulations to districts generally.

No structure shall be erected or altered, nor shall any use be allowed, in violation of the requirements of the district in which it is located, unless specifically provided for elsewhere in the code. [Ord. 09-O-649 § 2; Ord. 89-O-446 § 1.]

17.12.030 Zoning map.

A. The location and the boundaries of the districts designated in BMC 17.12.010 are hereby established as shown on the map entitled “Zoning Map of the City of Brookings,” and hereafter referred to as the “zoning map.”

B. A copy of this map shall be maintained on file in the planning department and is hereby made a part of this code. Any revisions of said map, when an ordinance is duly entered, signed and filed with the city recorder as authorized by subsection (C) of this section, are a part of this code.

C. When the zoning of any area is changed by the city council in the manner prescribed by this code, the official zoning map shall be so revised that it accurately portrays said change and dated with the effective date of the adopting ordinance. [Ord. 09-O-649 § 2; Ord. 89-O-446 § 1.]

17.12.040 Interpretation of district boundaries.

In making a determination where uncertainty exists as to boundaries of any of the aforesaid districts as shown on said zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

A. Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following right-of-way line of streets, alleys or highways, such lines shall be construed to be such district boundaries.

B. Whenever any street, alley or other public way is vacated in the manner authorized by law, the zoning district adjoining each side of such street, alley or public way shall be automatically extended to the centerline of the former right-of-way and all of the area included in the vacation shall then and henceforth be subject to all regulations of the extended districts.

C. Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be said boundaries. If a district boundary divides a lot into two or more districts, the entire lot shall be placed in the district that accounts for the greater area of the lot by the adjustment of the district boundary; provided, that the boundary adjustment is for a distance of less than 20 feet. If an adjustment of more than 20 feet is required, the change in the district boundary shall be treated as an amendment. [Ord. 09-O-649 § 2; Ord. 89-O-446 § 1.]