The city is divided into zones, or districts, as shown on the official zoning map, which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is adopted by reference and declared to be part of this title. The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor of the city council, attested by the financial officer, and bearing the seal of the city under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 301 of Ordinance No. _____ of Redfield, South Dakota," together with the date of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title.

(Ord. 1-76 (part): prior code § 14.0301)

A.

If, in accordance with the provisions of this title and (an Act in relation to city zoning), changes are made in the 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 city council, with an entry on the official zoning map as follows: "On (date), by official action of the Redfield City Council the following change(s) were made in the Official Zoning Map: (brief description of nature of change)," which entry shall be signed by the mayor and attested by the finance officer. No amendment to this title which involves matter portrayed on the official zoning map shall become effective until after such a change and entry has been made on said map.

B.

No changes of any nature shall be made in the official zoning map or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this title.

C.

Any unauthorized change of whatever kind by any person or persons shall be considered a violation of this chapter and punishable as provided under Section 17.68.020.

D.

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 finance officer shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings, and other structures in the city.

(Ord. 1-76 (part): prior code § 14.0302)

A.

In the event that the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the city council may, by resolution, adopt a new official zoning map which shall supersede the prior official zoning map.

B.

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, attested by the finance officer, 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 Zoning Map being replaced) as part of Resolution No. _____ of Redfield, South Dakota.

C.

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. 1-76 (part): prior code § 14.0303)