Maintenance of the zoning ordinance and zoning map
23.1 The town clerk shall be the custodian of the zoning ordinance and zoning map(s) created thereunder. In addition, the town clerk shall be responsible for maintaining and updating the text and zoning map comprising the zoning ordinance. Changes which impact the zoning map shall be depicted on the map within 90 days of such authorized change(s) and changes to the text shall be included in the zoning ordinance within 30 days of such authorized change(s).
23.1.1 In the case of a conditional zone change, the limitations, restrictions and conditions shall not be included on the zoning map until the zone change has become effective.
23.1.2 It shall be the responsibility of the town clerk to receive, in proper form, petitions for amendments or repeals to the zoning ordinance and/or amendments to the zoning map. The town clerk shall collect the required fees for such petitions as set by the town council.
23.2 Annual review. The provision of this ordinance shall be reviewed annually by the planning board for the purpose of considering proposed amendments deemed appropriate in the light of changing conditions or policies. After such annual review, the planning board shall make written report to the town council advising the council of its review and transmitting recommendations the planning board may have, if any, regarding the provisions of the ordinance. In addition, whenever the comprehensive plan is amended, the planning board shall identify any changes necessary to the zoning ordinance, to ensure consistency and forward these changes to the town council.
(Ord. No. 2024-5, 6-18-2024)