The City of Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, is hereby divided into zoning districts as specified in Article VII of this zoning ordinance and/or shown on the official zoning map of the city, which together with all explanatory material therein, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of these zoning regulations.

14-4.1. Identification of Official Map.

The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor of the City of Daytona Beach Shores attested by the City Manager, 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 Article III of the Zoning Ordinance of Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, adopted on the _____ day of ________."

14-4.2. Location and Effect of Official Zoning Regulations and Maps.

The official zoning regulations and zoning maps for all districts shall be kept in the office of the City Clerk and the maps and regulations on file in that office shall control over any conflicting maps. It shall be the responsibility of the City Manager to see that any changes in the regulations or maps are duly noted.

14-4.3. Changes in District Boundaries.

If, in accordance with provisions of this zoning ordinance, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter on the official zoning map, such changes shall be recorded promptly on the map by inserting the date when the amendment was adopted, the ordinance number adopting the amendment and the Mayor signature attested by the City Manager in the spaces provided for such entries.

14-4.4. Official Map Final Authority.

Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the official zoning map which may from time to time be made or published, the zoning map which shall be located in the office of the City Clerk shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings and other structures in the city. It shall be the responsibility of the City Manager to see that any changes in the regulations or maps are duly noted.

14-4.5. Retention of Earlier Zoning Maps.

All zoning maps or remaining portions thereof which have had official force and effect in the city prior to the effective date of these zoning regulations shall be retained as a public record and as a guide to the zoning status of lands and water under the jurisdiction of the district prior to the adoption of this zoning ordinance.

14-4.6. Replacement of Official Zoning Map.

In the event that the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the City Commission may 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 official zoning map, but no such correction shall have the effect of amending the original official zoning map or any subsequent amendment thereof. The new official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor of Daytona Beach Shores attested by the City Manager, and bearing the seal of the city under the following words: "This is to certify that this Official Zoning Map supersedes and replaces the Official Zoning Map adopted on the _____ day of ________ as part of Ordinance No. _____ of Daytona Beach Shores, Florida." (Insert date map was replaced.) Unless the prior official zoning map has been lost or has been totally destroyed, the prior map or any significant parts thereof remaining shall be preserved, together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment.