(A) The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor attested by the City Clerk/Treasurer under the following words: “This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map, referred to in § 156.004 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Raton, New Mexico, on February 25, 1975.”
(B) If, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, as amended, changes are made in district boundaries or other matters portrayed on the official zoning map, the changes shall be made on the official zoning map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the City Commission.
(C) 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 which shall be located in the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of lands, buildings, and other structures in the city.
(D) In the event that the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or difficult to interpret by reason of the nature or number of changes or additions, the City 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 and other errors or omissions in the prior official zoning map, but no correction shall have the effect of amending the original official zoning map as amended. The new Official Zoning Map shall be marked “This Official Zoning Map, adopted by Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Raton, New Mexico, on (date) supersedes the Official Zoning Map adopted (date), of the City of Raton, New Mexico,” which statement shall be signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk/Treasurer. Unless the prior official zoning map is lost or has been totally destroyed, the map or any significant parts thereof remaining after partial destruction shall be preserved, together with all records of City Commission regarding its adoption and amendment.
(1981 Code, App. A) (Ord. 624, Art. IV, passed 2-25-1975)