Chapter 17.85
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

Sections:

17.85.010    Adopted – Districts established.

17.85.020    Certification.

17.85.030    Change procedure.

17.85.040    Unauthorized change – Penalty.

17.85.050    On file – Final authority.

17.85.060    Replacement – When – Certification.

17.85.010 Adopted – Districts established.

The city is divided into zoning 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. 1289 § 1 (Exh. A), 2011)

17.85.020 Certification.

The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor, 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 1 of Ordinance No. ___ of the city of Zillah, Washington,

together with the date of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title. (Ord. 1289 § 1 (Exh. A), 2011)

17.85.030 Change procedure.

If, in accordance with the provisions of this title and Chapter 35A.63 RCW or as amended, changes are made in zoning district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, such change 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 (change) changes were made in the official zoning map: (brief description of nature of change),

which entry shall be signed by the mayor and attested by the city clerk-treasurer. 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. 1289 § 1 (Exh. A), 2011)

17.85.040 Unauthorized change – Penalty.

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 Chapter 17.92 ZMC. (Ord. 1289 § 1 (Exh. A), 2011)

17.85.050 On file – Final 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 shall be located in the office of the city clerk-treasurer and shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings, and other structures in the city. (Ord. 1289 § 1 (Exh. A), 2011)

17.85.060 Replacement – When – Certification.

In the event that the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret because of the nature or the number of change 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 official zoning map or any subsequent amendment thereof. The new official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor 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. ___ of the city of Zillah, Washington.

(Ord. 1289 § 1 (Exh. A), 2011)