Chapter 20.10
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND RULES OF INTERPRETATION
Sections:
20.10.010 Districts—Official map.
20.10.030 Amending the official zoning map.
20.10.040 Location of official zoning map.
20.10.050 Replacement of official zoning map.
20.10.060 Rules for interpretation of district boundaries.
20.10.010 Districts—Official map.
The city is hereby divided into use zones or districts, as shown on the official zoning map which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted and declared to be a part of this title. The district names and designations are as follows:
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FULL NAME |
DESIGNATION |
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OA |
Open Space/Agricultural District |
“OA” District |
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RM |
Residential District, Medium Density |
“RM” District |
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RH |
Residential District, High Density |
“RH” District |
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BT |
Business District Traffic Oriented |
“BT” District |
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BG |
Business District General |
“BG” District |
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BL |
Business District, Low Impact |
“BL” District |
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I |
Industrial District |
“I” District |
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P |
Public District |
“P” District |
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MW |
Mini-Warehouse District |
“MW” District |
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RV |
Recreational Vehicle Park District |
“RV” District |
(Ord. 1831 § 1, 2025; Ord. 1686 § 2, 2016: Ord. 1002 (Attachment A) (part), 1989)
20.10.020 Certification.
The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor attested to by the town clerk, and bearing the seal of the town under the following words:
“This is to certify that this is the official zoning map referred to in Section 20.10.020 of the Sumas City Code” together with the date of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title.
(Ord. 1002 (Attachment A) (part), 1989)
20.10.030 Amending the official zoning map.
The official zoning map shall be amended at such times as the city council shall approve the reclassification of land from one zone district to another as set forth in Chapter 20.68 and such other times and for such other purposes as the city council deems necessary. Such changes shall be entered on the official map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the city council, with an entry on the official zoning map as follows:
On (date), by official action of the city council, the following change(s) was/or/were made in the official zoning map: (brief description of nature of change)
which entry shall be signed by the mayor and attested by the city clerk. No amendment to this title which involves matters portrayed in the official zoning map shall become effective until such change and entry has been made on said map. (Ord. 1002 (Attachment A) (part), 1989)
20.10.040 Location of official zoning map.
There shall be one official zoning map which shall be located in the office of the city clerk and shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land areas, buildings, and other structures in town. Copies of the official zoning map may be, made, as necessary, for use by the public or city officials. (Ord. 1002 (Attachment A) (part), 1989)
20.10.050 Replacement of official zoning map.
In the event that the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the city council may by ordinance adopt a new official zoning map which shall supersede the prior official zoning map. The new official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor attested by the city clerk, and bearing the seal of the city under the following words:
This is to certify that this Official Zoning Map supersedes and replaces the Official Zoning Map adopted (date of adoption of map being replaced) as part of Ordinance number of the City of Sumas, Washington.
(Ord. 1002 (Attachment A) (part), 1989)
20.10.060 Rules for interpretation of district boundaries.
Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply:
(1) Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow such center lines;
(2) Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as following such lines;
(3) Boundaries indicated as approximately following town limits shall be construed as following such town limits;
(4) Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed as midway between the main tracks;
(5) Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of streams, rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such center lines;
(6) Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in subsections (1) through (5) above shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map;
(7) Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the official zoning map, or in other circumstances not covered by subsections (1) through (6) above, the city council shall interpret the district boundaries. (Ord. 1002 (Attachment A) (part), 1989)