A.

Official zoning map.

(1)

The first official zoning map of the City of Friendswood was adopted April 13, 1970, and is systematically updated in accordance with this section to incorporate all amendments thereto approved by city council.

(2)

The boundaries of the zoning districts of the city are adopted by ordinance and shown graphically 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 appendix.

(3)

The director shall maintain records identifying all amendments to the official zoning map, including the associated ordinance numbers. Such records shall be updated promptly and, in any event, no more than 15 days following city council approval of an amendment.

(4)

Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the official zoning map which may be made or published from time to time, the official zoning map shall be located in the office of the community development department; and it along with the record of the amendments shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land areas, buildings, and other structures in the city.

(5)

This official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the director and the effective date under the following words:

"This is to certify that this is the official zoning map referred to in Section 3 of the City of Friendswood Zoning Ordinance."

(6)

In the event the official zoning map becomes difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes or additions, the director may incorporate those changes or additions into a new official zoning map, in compliance with section 3.A.3., which shall supersede the prior official zoning map.

B.

Digital mapping. Digital maps may be used in the administration and enforcement of this code. Digital mapping will not replace the official map but may represent the most accurate and up-to-date information in between printings.

(1)

In the event the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes or additions, the city council may by ordinance adopt a new official zoning map which shall supersede the prior official zoning map. The new official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor attested by the city secretary, 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 (date of adoption of map being replaced) as part of Ordinance No. 84-15, the City of Friendswood Zoning Ordinance."

(2)

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.

(Ord. No. 2024-27, § 2, 9-9-2024)