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 Shenandoah
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 50. PLANNING
 Article II. ZONING
 Division 1. GENERALLY

  § 50-34. Official zoning map.  

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  • (a)

    Adoption by reference. The town is hereby divided into zones, or districts, as shown on the official zoning map, which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this article, together with all future notations, references, and amendments.

    (b)

    Identification. The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the town council and attested to by the town clerk, together with the date of the adoption of this article.

    (c)

    Changes. If, in accordance with this article and the Code of Virginia, changes are made in district boundaries or other matters 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 town council. No changes of any nature shall be made on the official zoning map or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures set forth is this article or any state law, if applicable. All changes shall be noted on the official zoning map by date with a brief description of the nature of the change. Such change shall also be reflected in the minutes of the town council meeting at which the change is adopted.

    (d)

    Location. The official zoning map shall be located in the town offices and shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas in the town, regardless of unofficial copies which may have been made or published from time to time.

    (e)

    Replacement. If the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the town 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 zoning map, but no such correction shall have the effect of amending the original official zoning map or any subsequent amendment thereof. Unless the prior official zoning map has been lost or has been totally destroyed, the prior map or any parts thereof remaining shall be preserved, together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendments.

    (Ord. of 6-11-1996, § 23-4)

(Ord. of 6-11-1996, § 23-4)