(a)

Districts enumerated. For the purposes of this chapter, the following classifications of zoning districts are hereby established for use within the city:

(b)

Establishment of zoning map. The locations and boundaries of zoning districts established within the city shall be shown on a map entitled "Zoning Map of the City of Port Richey, Florida," and as said map may be amended subsequent to the adoption thereof, and said map, together with all notations, dimensions, designations, references, and other data shown thereon, is hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter to the same extent as if the information set forth on said map were fully described and incorporated herein.

(c)

Certification of zoning map. The zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor of the city, attested by the city clerk, and bearing the seal of the city.

(d)

Changes in district boundaries. If, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and applicable provisions of state law, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be entered promptly on the official zoning map after the amendment has been approved by the city council. The official zoning map shall contain a listing of the identification numbers and dates of approval of all ordinances involving changes of district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map.

(e)

Unauthorized changes prohibited. No change of any nature shall be made in the official zoning map or any matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures set out in this chapter. Any unauthorized change of whatever kind by any person shall be considered a violation of this chapter and shall be punishable as provided by section 101-12.

(f)

Final authority as to current zoning status. Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the 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 city clerk shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of all lands and waters within the city.

(g)

Replacement of official zoning map. If the official zoning map becomes damaged, lost, destroyed, or difficult to interpret by reason of the nature or number of changes, the city council may by resolution adopt a new official zoning map, which shall supersede the prior official zoning map. The new official zoning map may correct drafting errors or other errors or omissions in the prior official zoning map, but no such corrections shall have the effect of amending the original official zoning map. If, in the process of adopting the replacement official zoning map, district boundaries are changed or altered, then action in regard to such change of district boundaries shall be taken only in the form of an amendment to this zoning chapter. The new official zoning map shall be authenticated as for the original, with wording to the following effect:

"This is to certify that this official zoning map replaces the official zoning map adopted ___________ as part of Ordinance No. ___________ of the city of Port Richey, Florida."

Unless the prior official zoning map has been lost or has been totally destroyed, the prior map or significant parts thereof remaining shall be preserved as a public record, together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment.

(h)

Interpretation of zoning district boundaries. The location of any zoning district boundaries shown on the zoning map shall be determined by the following rules:

(1)

Zoning district boundary lines are intended to follow the centerlines of streets or alleys, street or railroad rights-of-way, or watercourses, or to be parallel or perpendicular thereto, unless said zoning district boundary lines are fixed by dimensions shown on the zoning map.

(2)

Where zoning district boundaries approximately follow platted lot lines on the zoning map, said lot lines shall be construed to be said boundaries.

(3)

Where zoning district boundaries approximately follow city corporate limits, said limits shall be construed to be said boundaries.

(4)

Where zoning district boundaries approximately follow section lines or subsection lines, said lines shall be construed to be said boundaries.

(5)

Where the foregoing rules cannot be applied to a zoning district boundary traversing unsubdivided property or where a zoning district boundary divides a platted lot, the location of any such boundary shall be determined by dimensions as may be shown on the zoning map or by use of the scale shown on said map.

(6)

If, after the application of the foregoing rules, uncertainty exists as to the exact location of a zoning district boundary, the building and zoning official or the council's designee shall interpret and determine said location in accordance with the intent and purpose of this chapter. Appeal from the interpretation of the building and zoning official or the council's designee shall be only to the board of adjustment, in accordance with procedures prescribed in chapter 103 of this Land Development Code.

(LDC 2008, § 22-1; Ord. No. 05-536, § 302.01, 12-20-2005)

At least once each year, the comprehensive plan or the completed parts thereof shall be reviewed by the city council to determine whether changes in the amount, kind or direction of development of the area or other reasons make it beneficial to make additions or amendments to the plan. If the city council desires an amendment or addition to the comprehensive plan, it may, on its own motion, direct the city attorney to prepare such amendments. The procedure for revising, adding to, or amending the comprehensive plan shall be the same as the procedure for its original adoption.

(LDC 2008, § 22-2; Ord. No. 05-536, § 302.07, 12-20-2005)