20.04.050 Official zoning map and classification system.
A. The map or set of maps entitled “City of Bellingham Zoning Map” together with the associated general use type, use qualifier and density as listed in Chapter 20.00 BMC constitutes the zoning map for the city of Bellingham and is hereby adopted as part of this code.
B. Changes in the boundaries, general use type (also called the “zone” in Chapter 20.00 BMC), use qualifier or density of each “area” shall be considered through the rezone procedure in Chapter 21.10 BMC. Changes in permitted uses and/or density rules that modify the general use type, use qualifier or density shall be considered a rezone, regardless of the topic category in which they appear in the Chapter 20.00 BMC. All other amendments to Chapter 20.00 BMC shall be considered through the development regulation amendment procedure in Chapter 21.10 BMC.
C. Zoning Boundary Interpretation. Where uncertainty exists as to the precise location of zoning district boundaries, as shown on the zoning map(s), the following rules shall apply:
1. Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the centerline of streets, alleys or highways, the actual centerline shall be construed to be the boundary.
2. Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following lot or tract lines, the actual lot or tract lines shall be construed to be the boundary lines of such use district.
3. Unmapped shorelands shall be considered to be within the same land use district as the adjacent upland as shown on the zoning map(s).
4. Where a public street or alley is officially vacated, the regulations applicable to the abutting property to which the vacated portion shall revert shall apply to such vacated or abandoned street or alley.
5. Where the land is unsubdivided or where a zoning district boundary divides a lot, the boundary shall be determined by map scaling unless the actual dimensions are noted on the map.
D. The following land use ordinances shall remain in full force and effect and shall constitute the total zoning restrictions for the subject property:
1. Development Contract Districts.
a. No. 1 – Ord. 7830 (Old Mill Village) as amended by Ord. 8934.
b. No. 2 – Ord. 8199 (Sunset Center).
c. No. 3 – Ord. 8772 (Lakeview Retirement).
d. No. 4 – Ord. 8838 (Whatcom Falls) as amended by Ord. 8956.
e. No. 5 – Ord. 8842 (Parkway Village).
f. No. 6 – Ord. 9003 (Valley Court).
g. No. 7 – Ord. 9072 (Valley View).
h. No. 8 – Ord. 9118 (Fir St.).
2. Planned Commercial Districts.
a. No. 1 – Ord. 8646 (People’s Place).
b. No. 2 – Ord. 8662 (Haggen’s).
c. No. 3 – Ord. 8703 (F.W.P. Investments).
d. No. 4 – Ord. 8804 (Meridian Plaza).
f. No. 6 – Ord. 8834 (Trunkey).
g. No. 7 – Ord. 8843 (Whitney).
h. No. 8 – Ord. 8892 (Bengen).
i. No. 9 – Ord. 8925 (Smith Cleaners).
j. No. 10 – Ord. 9016 (Douglas/Jepson).
k. No. 11 – Ord. 8996 (Grenier/Todd).
l. No. 12 – Ord. 9017 (Cedarwood).
m. No. 13 – Ord. 9071 (Meridian Place).
n. No. 14 – Ord. 9092 (Meridian Village).
E. The following contract or concomitant agreement rezones shall remain in full force and effect and shall constitute restrictions in addition to the underlying land use classification of the subject property:
1. Concomitant Agreement Rezones.
a. No. 1 – Ord. 8493 (Evergreen East/“The Woods”).
b. No. 2 – Ord. 8502 (Rosengren-Vining Street).
c. No. 3 – Ord. 8686 (Ayaz-Vining Street).
d. No. 4 – Ord. 8709 (Benson-North Shore).
e. No. 5 – Ord. 8839 (Cortez-Vining Street).
The restrictions of the above ordinances may only be amended pursuant to the procedure for a rezone and/or comprehensive plan amendment, as applicable, pursuant to Chapter 21.10 BMC.
F. The following final plats shall remain in full force and effect and development within the townhouse lots shall be permitted in conformance with the restrictions shown on the face of the final plat and any other restrictions imposed by final plat approval:
1. Big Rock Estates.
2. Clearbrook Division No. 2.
3. Sunrise. [Ord. 2005-08-066; Ord. 2004-12-088; Ord. 10706 § 5, 1996; Ord. 9912, 1989].