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Staff Report February 20, 2003 Replacement of the "Official" Zoning District Map Background: Section 106-301 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that the official copies of the zoning map be on file at the City. One is the "original" zoning map that remains unchanged from its original adoption. The other two are "official" zoning maps that are amended and updated from time to time as zone changes are approved by City Council. This activity to show amendments to the "official zoning maps occurred up until 1992. At that time, the City switched to a computer based format for our zoning map. Zoning map amendments are accurately shown on this computer map; however use of the amended "official" zoning map ended in 1992. Section 106-306 of the zoning ordinance provides for the adoption of a replacement map. This new map will utilize our computer technology and become the "official" or working map that shows current zoning districts based on all approved amendments to date. The "original" zoning map on file with the City Secretary will not be affected at all by this action. In addition, the Commission examined the zoning and land uses in the City and determined that further zoning amendments are needed. When these recommendations are reviewed during public hearings, annotations/notes from previously approved amendments may be confused with proposed amendments. To avoid confusion, a new "official" zoning map should be adopted creating a clean uncluttered map. Recommendations/Conclusions: According to Section 106-306, `when the official zoning maps become 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 based on review and written report from the Planning and Zoning Commission." The previous "official" zoning map would be retained and preserved with all available records pertaining to its adoption and amendments. Under the provisions found in Section 106-306, Staff recommends that the Commission submits a report urging Council to adopt a new official zoning district map, which will supersede the prior official zoning district map. This new official zoning district map will do the following: • correct text omissions and needed signatures; • establish validity to the documenting/mapping of zoning amendments; • provide clarity avoiding misinterpretations; and • re-establish a baseline for the Commission to ensure that the Zoning Ordinance and district map coincide with the goals/objections found in the Comprehensive Plan. This report and the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for Consideration at their March 10, 2003 meeting. The Commission is asked to take action on this item as presented. Options to the Commission: • Forward a report to Council recommending the adoption of a computer -based "official" zoning map that will replace the prior "official" zoning map.