(a)

The municipality is hereby divided into zones or districts as shown 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 ordinance.

(b)

The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor attested by the city clerk, and bearing the seal of the municipality, under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the official zoning map referred to in section 100 of Zoning Ordinance No. 1977-4, as amended, of the City of Rochester, Michigan," together with the date of the adoption of this ordinance.

(c)

If, in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be entered on the official zoning map promptly after the effective dates and ordinance numbers of district boundary changes, and the dates on which the official zoning map was changed.

(d)

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 ordinance. Any unauthorized change of whatever kind by any person shall be considered a violation of this ordinance and punishable as provided under article 37.

(e)

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 city clerk shall be the final authority as the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings and other structure in the municipality.

(Ord. No. 2003-03, 3-24-2003; Ord. No. 2003-04, 3-24-2003; Ord. No. 2003-07, 5-27-2003; Ord. No. 2006-07, 8-14-2006)

(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, hereinafter also referred to a "legislative body," 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 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 city clerk, hereinafter referred to as "clerk," and bearing the seal of the municipality under the following words: "This is to certify that this official zoning map superseded and replaces the official zoning map adopted (date of adoption of map being replaced) as part of Zoning Ordinance No. [1977-4] of the City of Rochester, Michigan." 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.