§ 16-02.017. Bureau of planning action in cases of uncertainty; extension of regulations in the case of split lots.

Where natural or man-made features existing are at variance with those shown on the official zoning map, or in other circumstances not covered above, upon request from the director, bureau of buildings, or from any affected property owner, or on its own initiative upon determination that such inconsistencies exist, the bureau of planning shall make a finding and interpretation concerning the boundaries involved in accord with the intent and purpose of this part.

In cases where such findings and interpretation involves only correction to the zoning map and does not change the zoning of property, such corrections shall be made by or at the direction of the bureau of planning without further action, other than appropriate entries as to the nature of the change and the date made.

In cases where the zoning district boundary divides a lot of record at the time the boundary was established, the bureau of planning, upon application by the owner of the property or his duly authorized agent, shall make findings and prepare recommendations as to this boundary line. If the bureau finds and recommends that, in view of the circumstances or the property involved and its relation to adjoining properties, the extension of the district boundary not to exceed 100 feet would not create substantial adverse effects on adjoining property, this boundary line may be revised. The bureau of planning shall so advise the mayor, as chief executive officer of the city, or his designee, and upon approval by the mayor or such official, this district boundary line shall be revised.

Where boundaries divide a lot of record at the time the boundary was established and the owner proposes an extension of the zoning district boundary for either portion of the lot more than 100 feet into the remaining portion, or where the bureau of planning does not find and recommend, or the mayor or his designee does not approve the zoning district boundary extension as provided above, the owner of the lot or his duly authorized agent may petition for a zoning amendment.

(Code 1977, § 16-02.017)