§ 62-1251. Official zoning maps.

(a)

The zoning classifications and special or conditional use designations on the official zoning maps within a zoning classification shall be restricted by the provisions of this chapter and the other land use regulations in force within the applicable zoning classification. The use of all land designated a special use on the official zoning maps shall be restricted by the provisions of this chapter and the conditions placed on the special or conditional use by the board of county commissioners.

(b)

The zoning official of the county shall be custodian of the official zoning maps.

(c)

The official zoning maps shall be amended by the zoning official within ten working days from the date of action by the board of county commissioners to reflect any amendments to the zoning classification, conditional use designation or designated special use applicable to any parcel of land within the county.

(d)

The official zoning maps shall be amended only by resolution of the board of county commissioners under the procedure established in section 62-1151 or 62-1152. Each individual amendment shall be by a numbered resolution.

(e)

No amendment to the official zoning maps shall be effective until the amendment has been designated and recorded by the zoning official on the official zoning maps. The official zoning maps shall be the final authority on the use restrictions applicable to any particular parcel of land.

(f)

It shall be unlawful for any person other than the zoning official or his designated representative to alter, deface or write upon the official zoning maps of the county. Any person found guilty of violating this section shall be deemed guilty of an offense and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00 or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed 60 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Code 1979, § 14-20.57; Ord. No. 97-49, § 6, 12-9-97)

State law reference

Penalty for ordinance violations, F.S. § 125.69.