(a)

In pursuance of authority conferred by section 5-2-570 and sections 6-7-1210 through 6-7-1280 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina for 1976, as amended, the city council of North Charleston hereby determines that it is necessary to adopt an official map showing the location of proposed public streets, highways, including; future extensions, widenings and other improvements to existing streets and highways, and public utility rights-of-way in portions of the City of North Charleston.

(b)

The official map shall consist of one or a series of maps which need not be drawn to the same scale but, if composed of a series of maps, shall be indexed on a single map depicting the city and the area covered by each map in the series. Such map, together with all explanatory matter thereon is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this ordinance.

(c)

Each map shall bear the designation, "Official Map, City of North Charleston, South Carolina," and shall be identified by the signature of the mayor of the City of North Charleston, attested by the clerk of council, and bearing the seal of the city together with the date of the adoption of the ordinance adopting said map.

(d)

Upon adoption of the official map, the administration thereof shall be governed in accordance with the provisions of sections 6-7-1210 through 6-7-1280 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina for 1976, as amended.

(e)

The official map, and any amendments or additions thereto hereafter adopted, shall also constitute the major street portion of the comprehensive plan and shall be accordingly incorporated by reference therein.

(f)

In all cases when land is affected by the official map, all setback provisions of this ordinance shall be measured from the boundary of the proposed public street or highway, or future extension, widening or other improvement to an existing street or highway, as shown on the official map when the use of such boundary would result in a greater setback being required; provided, however that this subsection shall not apply to any land exempted from the restrictions of the official-map pursuant to section 6-7-1270(4)(a) or section 6-7-1280(3)(a), Code of Laws of South Carolina for 1976 as amended, or to permits issued pursuant to section 6-7-1270(4)(b), Code of Laws of South Carolina for 1976, as amended.

(Ord. No. 1988-37, 5-12-88)