A. The official zoning map, Chinook, Montana, and all notations, references and other information shown on the map are incorporated by reference and made a part of this title.
B. The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor attested by the city clerk and bearing the seal of the city under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 3 of Article I of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Chinook, Montana," together with the date of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title.
C. If, in accordance with the provisions of this title and Title 76, Chapter 2, Part 3, MCA, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be entered on the official zoning map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the city, with an entry on the official zoning map as follows: "On (date), by official action of the City Council, the following (change) changes were made in the Official Zoning Map (brief description of nature of change)," which shall be signed by the mayor and attested by the city clerk.
No amendment to this title which involves matter portrayed on the official zoning map shall become effective until after such change, which entry shall be signed by the mayor and attested by the city clerk. No amendment to this title which involves matter portrayed on the official zoning map shall become effective until after such change and entry has been made on said map.
D. No changes of any nature shall be made on the official zoning map or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this title. Any unauthorized change of whatever kind by any person or persons shall be considered a violation of this title and punishable as provided under Chapter 1.20 of this code.
E. Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the official zoning map which may from time to time be made or published, the official zoning map which shall be located in the office of the city clerk shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings, and other structures in the city.
F. In the event that the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the city council may by resolution adopt a new official zoning map which shall supersede the prior official zoning map but no such correction shall have the effect of amending the original official zoning map or any subsequent amendment thereof.
The new official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor, attested by the city clerk, and bearing the seal of the city under the following words: "This is to certify this Official Zoning Map supersedes and replaces the Official Zoning Map adopted." (Ord. 441 Art. I § 3, 1992) .