(a) The Town is hereby divided into zones, or districts, as shown on the official zoning map which, together with all explanatory matter thereon and as amended by Ordinance No. 95-04, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this Land Development Code.
(b) The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor attested by the Town Clerk and shall bear the seal of the Town under the following words: “This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in the Land Development Code, together with the date of the adoption of this Land Development Code. If, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable law, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be made on the official zoning map promptly after the Town Commission has made a determination whether the proposed rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the applicable Town Charter provisions regarding rezoning approval. These changes will be recorded with an entry on the official zoning map as follows:
“On (date), by official action of the Town Commission, the following change(s) were made in the Official Zoning Map: (brief description of nature of change),” which entry shall be signed by the Mayor and attested by the Town Clerk..
(`75 Code, Appendix A, Art. III, § 1)
(c) 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 Commission may by resolution adopt a new official zoning map which shall supersede the prior official zoning map. The new official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor, attested by the Town Clerk, and shall bear the seal of the Town under the following words: “This is to certify that this Official Zoning Map supersedes and replaces the Official Zoning Map adopted (date of adoption of map being replaced) as part of the Land Development Code of the Town of Melbourne Beach, Florida.” 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. (`75 Code, Appendix A, Art. III, § 2) (Ord. passed 9-26-72; Am. Ord. 85-7, passed 11-12-85; Am. Ord. 95-04, passed 1-17-96; Am. Ord. 2017-05, adopted 12-20-17)