(A) The Official Zoning Map of the town is hereby divided into zones, or districts, as shown on the Official Zoning Map which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter. The Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor of the town attested by the Town Clerk, and bearing the seal of the town. 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 chapter. Regardless of the existence of copies of the Official Zoning Map which may be made or published, the Official Zoning Map located in the Building Inspector's office shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings and other structures in the town. ('85 Code, § 15-3.7)
(B) 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 Town Commissioners may by resolution adopt a new Official Zoning Map which shall supersede the prior 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 corrections shall have the effect of amending the original Official Zoning Map. The new Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor of the town attested by the Town Clerk, and bearing the seal of the town. Unless the prior Official Zoning Map has been lost, or has been totally destroyed, the prior map or any significant parts thereof remaining, shall be preserved, together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment. Copies of the Official Zoning Documents shall be kept in the town safe and in a watertight container.
(C) The new Official Zoning Map is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter.
('85 Code, § 15-3.8) (Ord. 33, passed 10-5-81; Am. Ord. 97-17, passed 10-28-97; Am. Ord. 02-02, passed 2-11-02) Penalty, see § 157.999