§ 3. Provision for official zoning map.

A.

Official zoning map.

(1)

The boundaries of the zoning districts of the city are 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 appendix.

(2)

This official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor, attested by the city secretary 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 3 of Ordinance No. 84-15, the City of Friendswood Zoning Ordinance";

Together with the date of the adoption of the ordinance from which this appendix is derived.

(3)

If, in accordance with the provisions of this appendix and chapter 283, Acts of the 40th Legislature, Regular Session, 1927, as amended, changes are made in zoning district boundaries or other matters 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 city council, the following changes were made in the official zoning map: (brief description of nature of changes)";

Which entry shall be signed by the mayor and attested by the city secretary. No amendment to this appendix which involves matters portrayed on the official zoning map shall become effective until after such change and entry have been made on said map.

(4)

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 appendix. Any unauthorized change of whatever kind by any person or persons shall be considered a violation of this appendix. Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the official zoning map which may be made or published from time to time, the official zoning map shall be located in the office of the city secretary and it shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land areas, buildings, and other structures in the city.

B.

Replacement of official zoning map.

(1)

In the event the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes or additions, the city council may by ordinance adopt a new official zoning map which shall supersede the prior official zoning map. The new official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor attested by the city secretary, 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 map being replaced) as part of Ordinance No. 84-15, the City of Friendswood Zoning Ordinance."

(2)

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.