§ 202. Zoning district boundaries and the official zoning map.

The boundaries of the above zoning districts are shown on the Official Zoning Map of the City of Pickens, South Carolina, which together with all explanatory matter thereon is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter.

The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor and attested by the city clerk, and bearing the seal of the city under the words: "Official Zoning Map, City of Pickens, South Carolina," together with the date of the adoption of this chapter.

If, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, 1994 Cumulative Update, Title 6, Chapter 29, Section 760, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be entered on the official zoning map promptly by the city clerk within seven (7) days after the amendment has been approved by the city council. No amendment to this chapter which involves matter portrayed on the official zoning map shall become effective until after such change has been made on said map.

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. Any unauthorized change of whatever kind, by any person or persons, shall be considered a violation of this chapter and punishable as provided by law.

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 shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings, and other structures in the city.