(A) The city 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.
(B) The official zoning map shall be identified by certification and bear the seal of the city under the following words: “This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in Article 9 of Ordinance Number of the City of Hopkinsville, State of Kentucky” together with the date of adoption of this chapter. Certification should be by the signature of the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk.
(C) If, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and KRS Chapter 100 for cities and other than cities of the first class as changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, the changes shall be entered on the official zoning map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the City Council with an entry on the official zoning map as follows: On ---(Date)--- by official action of the City Council, the following changes were made on the official zoning map: which entry shall be signed by the Zoning Inspector or head of the Planning Commission and attested by the City Clerk. 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. Any unauthorized change of any kind by a person or persons shall be considered a violation of this chapter and punishable as provided under § 158.999.
(D) Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the official zoning map which from time to time may be published, the official zoning map shall be located in the office of the Zoning Inspector. It shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas in the city.
(E) 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. 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 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 Official Zoning Map supersedes and replaces the
Official Zoning Map adopted ----(Date)---- as part of Ordinance Number of the City of Hopkinsville, Kentucky. 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.”
(Ord. 11-85, passed 12-3-1985)