A. Incorporation of Maps. The boundaries of districts established by this ordinance are shown on the Official Zoning Map which is hereby incorporated into the provisions of this ordinance. The zoning map in its entirety, including all amendments, shall be as much a part of this ordinance as if fully set forth and described herein.
B. Identification and Alteration of the Official Zoning Map. The Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor attested by the City Recorder, and bearing the seal of the city under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in Chapter _______ of Ordinance Number _____ of the Paris Municipal Code", together with the date of the adoption of this ordinance.
If, in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance and Section 13-7-204, Tennessee Code Annotated, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the Official Zoning Map, such changes shall be entered on the Official Zoning Map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the official action of the Paris City Commission.
No amendment to this ordinance which involves matter portrayed on the Official Zoning Map shall become effective until after such change and entry has been made on said map.
No changes of any nature shall be made on the Official Zoning Map or matter shown thereon except fin conformity with the procedures set forth in this ordinance. Any unauthorized change of whatever kind by any person or persons shall be considered a violation of this ordinance and punishable as provided herein.
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 located in the office of the City Recorder and shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, building, and other structures in the city.
C. 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 Commission 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 or any subsequent amendment thereof.
The new Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor attested by the City Recorder 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 as part of Ordinance No. ____ of the Paris Municipal Code.
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.