(A) Official map. The city planning and zoning jurisdiction is hereby divided into zones, or districts, as established in §§ 154.02 through 154.06. The official zoning map is part of this chapter and is the most recent copy of the electronic zoning map, as produced and maintained by the Planning and Inspections Department, and as on file in the office of the City Clerk.
(B) Map changes. If changes are made in district boundaries or other matters portrayed on the official zoning map, the changes shall be entered on the official zoning map. Amendments to the official zoning map shall be made utilizing the same procedures that apply to text amendments, as set forth in Chapter 160. Specific public hearing notice requirements are, however, delineated in § 160.05 for zoning map amendments.
(C) Unauthorized changes. No changes in zoning district boundaries shall be made on the official zoning map, except in conformance with the procedures set forth in the UDO. Any unauthorized change shall be considered a violation of the UDO.
(D) Map location. 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 City Planning and Inspections Department, shall be the final authority as to the current zoning of property within the city’s planning and zoning jurisdiction.
(E) Map damage and replacement. 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 Board of Commissioners may by resolution adopt a replacement official zoning map, which shall supersede the prior official zoning map. Unless the prior official zoning map has been lost, or has been totally destroyed, the prior map or any significant remaining parts thereof shall be preserved, together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment.
(F) Replacement of official zoning map. The new official zoning map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions in 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 replacement official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor be attested by the City Clerk, and bear the seal of the city.
(G) Interpretation of zoning district boundaries. Guidelines regarding the interpretation of zoning district boundaries are provided in Chapter 159. The Board of Adjustment, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 159, is authorized to make interpretations regarding the zoning map and to pass upon disputed questions of zoning district boundaries.
(Ord. passed 7-25-2011)