The existing boundaries of the districts are established as shown on the map entitled "Covington Township Zoning Map" and called the "Zoning Map" in this chapter. The Zoning Map, including all explanatory material on it, is made a part of this chapter.

The Township Secretary shall certify the Zoning Map is a part of this chapter and keep it on file in his/her office. Any changes in district boundaries or other matter shown on the Zoning Map shall be promptly made on the map, with a signed statement substantially as follows:

The areas within the Township limits as assigned to each district and the location of boundaries of the districts established by this chapter are shown on the Official Zoning Map, which together with all explanatory matters thereon is declared to be part of this chapter and shall be kept on file with the Township Secretary. If, and whenever, changes are made in boundaries or other matters included on the Official Zoning Map, such changes in the Map shall be made within the appropriate time as determined by the Supervisors and in accordance with all laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Regardless of the existence of copies of the Zoning Map which may from time to time be made, the Official Zoning Map shall be that map which is on file with the Township Secretary. The Official Zoning Map shall govern in all cases where conflicting map information is identified.

A copy of the Official Zoning Map is attached hereto as Exhibit 27-A and is incorporated herein by reference.

If there is uncertainty of the exact boundaries of districts as shown on the Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply: