The town is divided into districts as shown on the official zoning map of the town which, together with all explanatory material thereon, is adopted by reference and declared to be part of this title.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 1.202)

   The official zoning map shall be filed in the office of the Town Clerk and shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor, attested by the Town Clerk, and bear the seal of the town under the following words:

(Ord. 8(1973) § 1.202; Ord. 29(2005) § 22)

   No change shall be made in the zone district boundaries or other matter shown on the official zoning map except by appropriate action of the Town Council in accord with §§ 12-3-1 through 12-3-7 of this title. Any change adopted by the Town Council shall be entered on the official zoning map promptly, together with an entry noting the date of the change and a brief description of the nature of the change, which entry shall be attested by the Town Clerk. The date of the most recent change shall at all times be indicated on any copies of the official zoning map subsequently reproduced.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 1.203; Ord. 29(2005) § 22)

   (A)   In the event that the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret or reproduce because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the Town 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 map and may add or revise street locations, lot designations or other like designations, but no such correction or addition shall have the effect of amending the zoning ordinance or revising the boundaries of districts shown on the prior official zoning map.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 1.204)

   Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply.

   (A)   Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerline of streets or roads shall be construed to follow the centerline.

   (B)   Boundaries indicated as approximately following plotted lot lines shall be construed as following the lot lines.

   (C)   Boundaries indicated as approximately following the town limits shall be construed as following the town limits.

   (D)   Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of centerlines, lot lines, town limits or similar geographic lines shall be so construed.

   (E)   Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map.

   (F)   Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the official zoning map or in circumstances not covered by subsections (A) through (E) of this section, the Town Council shall interpret the zone district boundaries.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 1.205; Ord. 29(2005) § 22)

   Any land, lot or site within the town municipal boundary which, according to the official zoning map, does not have a designated zone district, shall be designated natural area preservation zone district. Newly annexed property will not be so designated for a period of not more than 90 days or any additional period of time agreed upon between the property owners of said property and the town for the imposition of zoning.

(Ord. 6(1987) § 1; Ord. 21(1994) § 10)