(A) The locations and boundaries of the districts established herein are shown upon the official zoning map which is part of this chapter. The official zoning map, together with all notations, references and other information shown thereon and all amendments thereto, shall be part of this chapter and shall have the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein. The map shall be located in the Elkhart City Planning and Zoning Office and a certified copy thereof shall be on file with the Elkhart City Clerk and shall be open to public reference at all times during normal business hours.
(1) The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk, and bear the seal of the city and the effective date of this chapter.
(2) If changes are made in district boundaries or other matters portrayed on the official zoning map by amendment, the changes shall be made by the Zoning Administrator when the amending ordinance authorizing such changes becomes effective.
(3) 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 located in the Planning and Zoning Office shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status.
(4) No changes of any nature shall be made in the official zoning map or any matter shown thereof except in conformity with the procedures and requirements of this chapter. It shall be unlawful for any person to make any unauthorized change in the official zoning map.
(5) If the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes, the City Council may, by resolution, adopt a new official zoning map or portion thereof which shall supersede the prior map or portion.
(B) If changes are made in district boundaries or other matters portrayed on the official zoning map by amendment, the changes shall be made by the Planning and Zoning Staff when the amending ordinance authorizing such changes becomes effective.
(1979 Code, § 151.020) (Ord. 4370, passed 7-20-1998; Am. Ord. 4683, passed 7-1-2002)