Huachuca City City Zoning Code

Affecting existing uses of property or the right to its continued use or the reasonable repair or alteration thereof for the purpose for which used prior to the effective date of these regulations.

Preventing, restricting or otherwise regulating the use or occupation of land or improvements for railroad, mining or metallurgical purpose, as herein defined, if the tract concerned is not less than two contiguous acres.

Establishment. The areas and boundaries of zoning districts are hereby established as shown on the official zoning map which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of these regulations.

Identification. The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor attested by the town clerk, and bear the seal of the town. 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 located under the jurisdiction of the town clerk shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land areas, buildings, and other structures in the town.

Changes. If, in accordance with the provisions of these regulations, changes are made in district boundaries or in other matters portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be made on said map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the council, together with an entry signed by the town clerk certifying to the accuracy and date. No changes of any nature shall be made in the official zoning map or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the provisions of these regulations. Any unauthorized changes of whatever kind by any person or persons shall be considered a violation of these regulations and punishable as hereinafter provided.

Replacement. In the event that the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret because of the nature of number of changes and additions, the council may, by resolution, adopt a new official zoning map which shall supersede the prior map. The new official zoning map may correct drafting or other error or omissions in the prior map, but no such corrections shall have the effect of amending the original zoning regulations or any subsequent amendment thereof. The new official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor attested by the town clerk, and bear 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 (date of adoption of map being replaced) as part of the Zoning Regulations of the Town of Huachuca City, Arizona."

Interpretation. Where, due to scale, lack of detail or illegibility of the official zoning map, there is an uncertainty, contradiction, or conflict as to the intended location of any district boundary shown thereon, the exact location of such boundary shall be determined by the board of adjustments. The board of adjustments, in reaching its determination, shall apply the following standards: