A. 
Classes of districts. For the purpose of this chapter, the Town of Ghent is hereby divided into several classes of districts, as follows:
C-1
Commercial-1
C-2
Commercial-2
C-3
Commercial-3
HB
Hamlet Business
HR
Hamlet Residential
PRD
Planned Residential District
RRA-1
Rural Residential/Agricultural-1
RRA-2
Rural Residential/Agricultural-2
VB
Village Business
VR
Village Residential
A
Airport
B. 
Boundaries of districts on Zoning Map.[1]
(1) 
The boundaries of each of the districts listed in Subsection A are hereby established as shown upon the duly adopted Zoning Map which accompanies this chapter, and which, with all notations, references and other matters shown thereon, is hereby declared a part of this chapter.
(2) 
The district boundary lines, unless shown otherwise, are intended generally to follow street center lines, watercourses or municipal boundary lines, all as shown on the Zoning Map. Where a district boundary line does not follow such a line, but is shown parallel to such a line on the Zoning Map, the distance between the parallel line shall be as dimensioned on the Zoning Map. Such dimensions shall be construed to read from the center lines of rights-of-way at right angles.
(3) 
Where the location of a district boundary line cannot be determined, the Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Officer shall use a known line and measure to scale the district boundary line in question.
(4) 
In the case of uncertainty as to the true location of a district boundary line in a particular instance, an appeal may be taken to the Board of Appeals, as provided in Article X.
(5) 
When a district boundary line divides a lot in a single ownership at the effective date of this chapter or any subsequent amendment thereto, the Board of Appeals may permit extension into one district, as hereinafter provided in Article X.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Zoning Map is included as an attachment to this chapter.
C. 
District purposes. The following purposes are established for each zoning district:
(1) 
Commercial. To promote a variety of commercial uses. The difference between Commercial-1, -2, and -3 is in intensity of use and scale, with the largest intensity and scale in the Commercial-3 district and with smaller building footprints and narrower setbacks in the C-1 district.
(2) 
HB Hamlet Business. To recognize the hamlet areas as traditional concentrations of settlement in Ghent and to allow for a mix of small-scale intensity commercial uses in a manner that is consistent with the density, scale, layout and design of a hamlet.
(3) 
HR Hamlet Residential. To promote primarily residential development with select commercial uses that are consistent with residential neighborhoods and to ensure that new development has the density, scale, layout and design that will improve aesthetic character. This district will provide for a mix of housing types and opportunities to meet the housing needs of Town residents.
(4) 
PRD Planned Residential District. To allow for large tracts of land to be developed and designed as harmonious units, to provide flexibility in land development regulations to promote additional land uses, and site layout and design patterns that would be of benefit to the Town and that are not otherwise permitted in this zoning law.
(5) 
RRA-1 Rural Residence/Agricultural-1. To promote a mix of low-density housing and small-scale business development and agricultural activities.
(6) 
RRA-2 Rural Residence/Agricultural-2. To promote agriculture and farm operations, small-scale business development, and a mix of housing options at very low density of development in Ghent.
(7) 
VB Village Business. To promote commercial uses that have a greater intensity of use and scale than those found in the hamlet and in the Rural Residential/Agricultural districts.
(8) 
VR Village Residential. To promote a variety of residential and small business uses on very small lots along with village scale setbacks and other dimensions.
(9) 
A Airport. To allow for airport related uses including but not limited to runway, hangar, storage areas, fuel depot, and other airport operations such as an office.