The Borough of Kutztown is 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 part of this chapter, together with all future notations, references and amendments.
A.
Identification of Official Zoning Map. The Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the President of the governing body and attested by the Secretary of the borough, together with the date of the adoption of this chapter.
B.
Changing the Official Zoning Map.
(1)
If, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as from time to time amended,[1] changes are made in 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 governing body.
(2)
No changes of any nature shall be made on the Official Zoning Map or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this chapter, the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as from time to time amended, or any other applicable state law. All changes shall be noted on the Official Zoning Map by date with a brief description of the nature of the change.
C.
Location of Official Zoning Map. The Official Zoning Map shall be located in the Code Enforcement Office of the Borough and at any time shall be the final authority as to the then-current zoning status of land in the Borough, regardless of unofficial copies which may have been made or published from time to time.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: The Official Zoning Map is included in a pocket at the end of this volume.
D.
Replacement of Official Zoning Map.
(1)
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 governing body 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 President of the governing body, attested by the Secretary of the Borough and bear the following words: "This is to certify that this Official Zoning Map supersedes and replaces the Official Zoning Map adopted September 22, 1987, as part of Ordinance No. 11-1987 of the Borough of Kutztown, Berks County, Pennsylvania."
(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.