Chapter 17.12
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

Sections:

17.12.010    Adopted by reference – Contents.

17.12.020    Identification.

17.12.030    Procedure for changes.

17.12.040    Unauthorized changes prohibited.

17.12.050    Official map designated – Authority.

17.12.060    Replacement permitted when – Procedure – Identification.

17.12.010 Adopted by reference – Contents.

The city is divided into zones or districts, as shown on the official zoning map which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this title. (Ord. A-580 § 3(1), 1964).

17.12.020 Identification.

The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the city manager, attested by the city clerk-treasurer 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. A-580 of the City of Toppenish, Washington,” together with the date of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title. (Ord. A-580 § 3(1), 1964).

17.12.030 Procedure for changes.

If, in accordance with the provisions of this title, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be made on the official zoning map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the city council, together with an entry on the official zoning map as follows: “On (date), by official action of the city council, the following (change) changes were made in the official zoning map: (brief description of nature of change),” which entry shall be signed by the city manager and attested by the city clerk-treasurer. The amending ordinance shall provide that such changes or amendments shall not become effective until they have been duly entered upon the official zoning map. No amendment to this title which involves matter portrayed on the official zoning map shall become effective until after such change and entry has been made on said map. (Ord. A-580 § 3(1), 1964).

17.12.040 Unauthorized changes prohibited.

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 title. Any unauthorized change of whatever kind by any person or persons shall be considered a violation of this title and punishable as provided under TMC 17.80.020. (Ord. A-580 § 3(1), 1964).

17.12.050 Official map designated – Authority.

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-treasurer shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land, buildings, and other structures in the city. (Ord. A-580 § 3(1), 1964).

17.12.060 Replacement permitted when – Procedure – Identification.

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 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 zoning ordinance or any subsequent amendment thereof. The new official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the city manager and attested by the city clerk-treasurer 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. A-580 of the City of Toppenish, Washington”. (Ord. A-580 § 3(2), 1964).