(A) Districts. The city and its jurisdictional area are divided into zones or districts as shown on the official zoning map. This map is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter. The map is on file in the Seymour City Hall and is available for public inspection during regular business hours. The map may consist of one or more sheets as necessary to accurately depict the boundaries. In the case of overlay districts, a district may be limited to the boundaries of a property containing a single building, structure, or site. The map may divide the overlay district into primary and secondary areas as follows:
(1) Primary area. The principal area of significance.
(2) Secondary area. An area adjacent to a primary area which has a visual relationship to the primary area and could affect the preservation of the primary area. The purpose of designating a secondary area is to assure its compatibility and harmony with any adjacent primary area.
(B) Official copy. The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor and attested to by the Clerk-Treasurer, 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 Ordinance Number Ordinance No. 5, Council Bill 38, 1977 of the City of Seymour, Indiana," adopted May 23, 1977.
(C) Amendments. The zoning map may be amended from time to time as set forth in this chapter.
(D) Damage. In the event 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 direct the Plan Commission to prepare a new official zoning map which when adopted shall supersede the prior map. The new official zoning map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions in the prior map, but no such correction shall have the effect of amending the previous official zoning map. The new official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the chair of the Mayor, attested to by the Clerk-Treasurer and bearing the seal of the city under the following words: "This is to certify that this Official Zoning Map supersedes and replaces on this day (date) the Official Zoning Map adopted May 23, 1977, as part of Ordinance Number Ordinance No. 5, Council Bill 38, 1977 of the City of Seymour, Indiana."
(E) Preservation. Unless the prior official zoning map has been lost or destroyed, the prior map or any significant part thereof remaining shall be preserved, together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment.
(Ord. 17, 2006, passed 11-27-2006)