(A) Identification of official map. The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor attested by the City Clerk under the following: “This is to certify that this is the official zoning map referred to in the Palm Bay Zoning Ordinance,” together with the date of adoption of this chapter.
(B) Changes in district boundaries. If, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable law, changes are made in the district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be made on the official zoning map promptly after the amendment has been approved by City Council. The official zoning map shall contain a listing by date and ordinance or resolution number of all changes.
(C) Final authority as to zoning status. 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 shall be kept under the responsible charge of the Growth Management Director or his designee and shall be the final graphic authority as to the current zoning status of all lands, waters and structures in the city. However, the legal description of all zoning or rezoning ordinances or resolutions, if applicable, shall be the final legal authority as to the zoning status of land.
(D) Replacement of official zoning map. 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, hut no such correction shall have the effect of amending the original zoning code or any subsequent amendment thereof. 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.
(E) Retention of earlier zoning map. All zoning maps or remaining portions thereof which have had official force and effect in the city prior to the effective date of this chapter shall be retained as a public record and as a guide to the zoning status of lands and water under the jurisdiction of the city prior to the adoption of this chapter.
(F) Updating zoning base maps. From time to time the zoning base map(s) may be updated to reflect new annexations, streets, or subdivisions formally approved by the City Council without further official action by the Council. No revision of zoning boundaries is permitted except by ordinance.
(G) Changes to map. No zoning changes 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 whatever kind by any person or persons shall be considered a violation of this chapter and punishable as provided under this chapter.
('74 Code, § 25-52) (Ord. 89-08, passed 4-27-89; Am. Ord. 2016-17, passed 4-21-16)