In order to carry out the purpose of this Ordinance and to further the objectives of the Smyth County Comprehensive Plan, the following zoning districts are established:

(Ord. of 10-12-2001)

2-2.1. Establishment of Official Zoning District Map. The locations and the boundaries of the zoning districts, other than Floodplain Management District and the Airport Safety District, established by this Ordinance shall be shown on a map or series of maps designated as the "Official Zoning Map of Smyth County, Virginia" which, together with all approved notations and explanatory matter shown thereon, is incorporated herein as a part of this Ordinance.

2-2.2. Flood Boundary and Floodway Map. The locations and boundaries of the Floodplain Management District shall be as described in the Smyth County Flood Management Ordinance and shown on the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which Ordinance and Map are incorporated herein as a part of this Ordinance.

2-2.3. Airport Safety District Map. The locations and boundaries of the Airport Safety District shall be as described in the Smyth County Airport Safety Zoning Ordinance and shown on the official map accompanying said Ordinance, which Ordinance and map are incorporated herein as a part of this Ordinance.

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The Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the County Seal and the signature of the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors under the following words, "This is to certify that this map is the Official Zoning Map of the County of Smyth," together with the adoption date of the map and ordinance.

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Any changes made in district boundaries or other matters shown on the official Zoning Map must be in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance and the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and shall be entered on the official zoning map within seven days after the amendment has been approved by the Smyth County Board of Supervisors. Any amendments to this Ordinance that involve a change on the Official Zoning Map shall become effective immediately upon action of the Smyth County Board of Supervisors. A brief statement shall be included describing the nature of the change, date of adoption, and signed by the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.

No changes of any kind shall be made on the Official Zoning Map, or matters shown thereon, except in conformity with procedures set forth in this Ordinance. Any unauthorized change shall be considered a violation of this Ordinance and punishable as a Class 2 misdemeanor.

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The Official Zoning Map shall be located in the office of the Zoning Administrator and shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of areas within the unincorporated territory of Smyth County, Virginia, regardless of other purported copies of the Official Zoning Map which may be in existence. An official copy shall also be kept in the County Administrator's Office.

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Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:

2-6.1. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of roads, streets, or alleys shall be interpreted as following such centerlines.

2-6.2. Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be interpreted as following such lot lines and the extension of lot lines in the event that the boundary extends across un-platted tracts.

2-6.3. Boundaries indicated as approximately following corporate limits shall be interpreted as following such corporate limits.

2-6.4. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streams, rivers, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be interpreted as following such centerlines, and in the event of a change in the course of the body of water, shall be interpreted as moving with the actual centerline.

2-6.5. Where natural or manmade features actually existing differ with those shown on the Official Zoning Map, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall determine the district boundary.

2-6.6. Where a district boundary line divides a lot that was in single ownership at the time of passage of this Ordinance, the Board of Zoning Appeals may permit an extension of the regulations for either portion of the lot into the remaining portion of the lot, not to exceed 50 feet beyond the district line.

2-6.7. If it is necessary to determine a distance which is not indicated on the Official Zoning Map, the scale of the map may be used for that purpose.

(Ord. of 10-12-2001)