The zoning regulations and districts herein established have been made in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of the City. The zoning regulations and districts have been designed to achieve the following:

• Lessen congestion in the streets;

• Secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers;

• Provide adequate light and air;

• Prevent the overcrowding of land;

• Avoid undue concentration of population; and

• Facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, wastewater, schools, parks, and other public requirements.

A.

Official Zoning District Map

1.

The Official Zoning District Map shall be labeled the "Official Zoning District Map of the City of Corinth, Texas" and shall be maintained as an electronic file and hard-copy file in the office of the Director of Planning.

2.

The "Official Adoption Date" and the "Last Amended Date" shall be shown on the Official Zoning District Map.

3.

In case of any question, the above mentioned electronic file shall be controlling.

B.

Maintenance of the Official Zoning District Map

1.

The Director of Planning shall be responsible for the care and maintenance of the Official Zoning District Map.

2.

The Official Zoning District Map shall be used for reference and shall be maintained up-to-date by incorporating all subsequent amendments enacted by official action of the City Council.

3.

The Director of Planning will use all reasonable means to protect the Official Zoning District Map from damage, and to ensure the accurate restoration of the map file if damage or destruction of the original file occurs.

C.

Changes or Amendments Reflected on the Map

1.

Any changes or amendments made to the zoning district boundaries shall be incorporated into the Zoning District Map file promptly after the amendment has been approved by the City Council.

2.

The Director of Planning shall maintain a descriptive log of amendments to the map.

3.

The Director of Planning will use all reasonable means to ensure that no changes are made to the Official Zoning District Map without authorization by official action of the City Council.

D.

Replacement of a Damaged, Destroyed, or Lost Official Zoning District Map

1.

In the event that the Official Zoning District Map file becomes damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret for any reason, the City Council may adopt a new Official Zoning District Map by ordinance following a public hearing.

2.

The new Official Zoning District Map shall replace and supersede any prior Official Zoning District Map.

3.

As a true replacement map, the new Official Zoning District Map shall not amend or otherwise change district boundaries or classifications from the prior Official Zoning District Map.