Open Space and Recreation Zone. The Open Space and Recreation Zone is established to provide for the continued availability of open space land for outdoor recreational uses and public facilities.

(b)

Residential Zones. The residential zones are established to provide residential districts of varying population densities which are compatible within each category for the purpose of the family living permitted therein, including the necessary appurtenant and accessory facilities and uses associated with such living areas.

(c)

Commercial Zones. The commercial zones are established to provide areas in which businesses may be conducted, goods sold and distributed, services rendered, public activities offered, and such other activities as are related to the function of the commercial development. The commercial zones are intended to fulfill the need for shopping areas which range in size and composition from neighborhood shopping facilities to regional shopping centers. The standards of development are designed to make the various commercial areas compatible with any adjacent development.

(d)

Manufacturing and Industrial Zones. The manufacturing and industrial zone is established to provide land area on which a wide variety and complexity of industrial and manufacturing uses and processes may function efficiently and harmoniously. Specialized uses and public service facilities, required or desirable in an area devoted to manufacturing and industrial purposes, are included in the uses permitted in the manufacturing and industrial zone. The installation and operation of the facilities and equipment necessary and appropriate to the uses in such zone are regulated with consideration for the special requirements of adjacent zones. Performance standards are prescribed to assist in controlling industrial concentrations, activities, and equipment for the mutual benefit of all persons, businesses, and uses in and around such zoned areas.

(Ord. 159, §§ 30.02, 40.02, 50.02; Ord. 567, § 11)

§ 9-2.503 Zoning Maps.

(a)

The designations, locations, and boundaries of the zones established by Section 9-2.501 of this article are delineated upon a map to be entitled the "Official Zoning Map of the City of Artesia, as amended," which map and all notations and information thereon are hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference.

Any property not designated in a zone shall be regarded as being unclassified.

(b)

The Official Zoning Map of the City of Artesia, as amended, may be divided into section maps, and each such section map may be separately referred to or amended for the purposes of amending the Official Zoning Map.

(Ord. 159, §§ 20.01, 21.01; Ord. 264, § 2; Ord. 310, § 2; Ord. 561, § 15; Ord. 567, §§ 12, 13; Ord. 709, § 10)

§ 9-2.504 Uncertainty of Boundaries.

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone shown upon a zoning map, or any part thereof, the following provisions shall apply:

(a)

Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following lot lines or the center lines of highways, streets, or alleys, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

(b)

In the case of unsubdivided property where a zone boundary divides a lot, the location of such boundaries, unless such boundary is indicated by dimensions or legal description, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on such zoning map.

(c)

Where a public highway, street, or alley, or any portion thereof, is officially vacated or abandoned, the area comprising such vacated highway, street, or alley shall acquire the zone classification of the property to which it reverts.

(d)

Areas in dedicated highways, streets, and alleys, and in railroad rights-of-way, shall be deemed to be unclassified. In the case of highways, streets, and alleys, such areas shall be used only for the purposes lawfully allowed. In the case of railroad rights-of-way, such areas shall be used solely for the purposes of accommodating tracks, signals, other operative devices, and the movement of rolling stock.

(Ord. 159, § 22.01)