For the purpose of this chapter, portions of the town, as specified on the Official Zoning Map of Calhoun Falls, South Carolina, are hereby divided into the following.

 

(Ord. 97-04, passed 12-19-1996)

   (A)   The boundaries of the above zoning districts are shown on a map or series of maps entitled “Official Zoning Map, Town of Calhoun Falls, South Carolina”, which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter.

   (B)   Each map bearing the designation “Official Zoning Map, Calhoun Falls, South Carolina” shall be identified by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk/Treasurer (Clerk/Treasurer of Council), under the words: “Official Zoning Map, Calhoun Falls, South Carolina”, together with the date of adoption of this chapter.

   (C)   If, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and S.C. Code § 52-310, as amended, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the Official Zoning Map, the changes shall be entered on the Official Zoning Map promptly by the Town Manager within seven days after the amendment has been approved by the Town Council. No amendment to this chapter which involves matters portrayed on the Official Zoning Map shall become effective until after the change has been made on the map.

   (D)   No changes of any nature shall be made on the Official Zoning Map or matters 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 by law.

   (E)   Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the Official Zoning Map, which may from time to time be published, the Official Zoning Map, which shall be located in the office of the Town Manager, shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings and other structures in the town.

   (F)   In addition, FIA Flood Hazard Boundary Maps for those portions of Calhoun Falls covered by this chapter, having an effective date as prepared by the Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Insurance Administration, copies of which are on file in the office of the Town Manager are hereby adopted by reference and are as fully a part of this chapter as if set forth herein.

(Ord. 97-04, passed 12-19-1996)

   Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map, or the FIA Flood Hazard Boundary Maps, the following rules shall apply.

   (A)   Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines or right-of-way lines of streets, highways, alleys, railways or public utility easements shall be construed to follow the lines.

   (B)   Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot or tract lines shall be construed as following the lines, whether public or private.

   (C)   Boundaries indicated as approximately following incorporated area or county limit lines or special district lines, as amended from time to time, shall be construed to follow the lines.

   (D)   Boundaries indicated to approximately follow topographic elevations shall be construed to follow the elevations.

   (E)   Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center, mean high water mark or shoreline of streams, rivers, canals, lakes or other bodies of water, floodplains or low lands shall be construed to follow the boundaries.

   (F)   Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in divisions (A) through (E) above shall be so construed. When distances are not specifically indicated on the Official Zoning Map or in other circumstances not covered by divisions (A) through (E) above, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall interpret the district boundaries.

(Ord. 97-04, passed 12-19-1996)

   Where the total area in the town is increased or reduced by any means, the following conditions shall apply.

   (A)   When the change results in an increase in land area within the jurisdiction of this chapter, the land area whether previously a part of a municipality or not, shall be classified Forest Agriculture (FA), until the time as the Town Council may desire to change the classification through normal amendment procedure.

   (B)   When reductions are made in the area under the jurisdiction of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall no longer apply to that land area.

   (C)   In all cases, where additions or reductions in the land area under the jurisdiction of this chapter require adjustments in the zoning district boundaries, the adjustments shall be made on the Zoning Map by the Town Manager.

(Ord. 97-04, passed 12-19-1996)