(A) General. The zone maps, which accompany and are hereby declared to be a part of these regulations, show the boundaries of and the area covered by the districts, notations, references, indications and other matters shown on the zone maps are as much a part hereof as if they were fully described herein.
(1) The boundaries of the districts established by this section are as shown on the zone maps, which are a part of this chapter. Such boundaries may be changed only by amending this chapter.
(2) When the exact boundaries of a district are uncertain, they shall be determined by use of the scale of the zone map.
(3) When a right-of-way is vacated, the districts adjoining each side are respectively extended to the center of the area so vacated.
(4) In the case of further uncertainty, the BZA shall interpret the intent of zone maps as to the location of the boundary in question.
(5) In the event of annexation of lands to a city or town in the jurisdictional area, the zoning classification existing at the time of annexation shall remain until changed by amendment procedures.
(B) Official maps. Each of the 12 townships of Boone County shall have an official zoning map. An official zone map shall be identified by the signatures of the appropriate legislative body and attested to by the appropriate official. Each incorporated city or town within the jurisdiction of the APC shall also have a zoning map identified by the signatures of the appropriate legislative body.
(C) Changes. If in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zone maps, such changes shall be entered on the appropriate map by the Director, after the amendment has been approved by the appropriate legislative body.
(D) Location of zone maps. Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the official zone map which may from time to time be made or published, the Official Zone Map of Boone County and Jurisdictional Areas shall be located in the office of the Boone County APC. These official maps shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings and other structures within the jurisdictional area.
(E) Damaged, lost or destroyed map. In the event the official zone map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret because of the nature of the numbers of changes and additions, the appropriate legislative body or the APC may direct the Director to prepare a new official zone map which shall supersede the prior map upon approval by the APC and appropriate legislative body and attested to by the appropriate official. The signatures of the above mentioned and the date of final approval shall be placed on the new maps. The new official zone map may correct drafting errors or other omissions or legal changes in the prior map, but no such correction shall have the effect of amending the original official zone map or subsequent amendments thereof.
(Ord. 98-25, passed 12-21-1998)