§ 36-25. Official zoning map.

(a)

For the purpose of this article, the town and its ETJ area are 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 article.

(b)

The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor and attested by the town clerk and bear the seal of the town under the following words:

"This is to certify that this is the official zoning map referred to in article II of the zoning ordinance of the Town of Southern Shores, North Carolina," together with the date of the adoption of this chapter.

(c)

If, in accordance with article XIV of this chapter, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, those changes shall be promptly entered on the official zoning map after the amendment has been approved by the town council.

(d)

Regardless of the existence of purported copies of this official zoning map which may be made or published, the official zoning map, which shall be located in the town office, shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings, and other structures in the town.

(Code 1988, § 11-2.01)