The following zoning districts are hereby established in the town:

(Prior Code, § 12-4-1) (Ord. 1997-3-1, passed 3-10-1997; Ord. 2002-0009, passed 10-28-2002; Ord. 2003-0006, passed 4-14-2003)

1. Map established and adopted. 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 a part of this zoning code.
2. Signatures and seal. The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor of the town, attested by the Town Clerk, and bearing the seal of the town under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 1 of Ordinance Number 1978-3-1 of the Town of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma".
3. Changes to map. If, in accordance with the provisions of this zoning code and 11 O.S., changes are made in district boundaries or other matter 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 Board of Trustees. Any unauthorized change of whatever kind by any person shall be considered a violation of this zoning code and punishable as provided under these regulations.
4. Official copy on file. Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the official zoning map which may from time to time be made or published, the official zoning map which shall be located in the office of the Town Clerk shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings, and other structures in the town.
5. Replacement. In the event the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the Board of Trustees may by ordinance adopt a new 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 the town, attested by the Town Clerk, and bearing the seal of the town under the following words: "This is to certify that this Official Zoning Map supersedes and replaces the Official Zoning Map adopted as part of Ordinance No. 1978-3-1 of the Town of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma". 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.

(Prior Code, § 12-4-2) (Ord. 1997-3-1, passed 3-10-1997)

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply.

1. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow such centerlines.
2. Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines.
3. Boundaries indicated as approximately following town limits shall be construed as following such town limits.
4. Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main tracks.
5. Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to follow such shorelines, and in the event of change in the shoreline, shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline; boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streams, rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such centerlines.
6. Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in divisions (A) through (E) above shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map.
7. Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the official zoning map, or in other circumstances not covered by divisions (A) through (F) above, the Board of Adjustment shall interpret the district boundaries.
8. Where a district boundary line divides a lot which was in single ownership at the time of passage of this zoning code, the Board of Adjustment may permit, as a special exception, the extension of the regulations for either portion of the lot not to exceed 50 feet beyond the district line into the remaining portion of the lot.
9. Whenever any street, alley, easement, or other public way is vacated by the Board of Trustees, the district classification of the property to which the portion of the vacated land reverts shall become the classification of the vacated land.

(Prior Code, § 12-4-3) (Ord. 1997-3-1, passed 3-10-1997)