Farmakis v. City of Conneaut, 2008-A-0013 (12-19-2008)

{¶ 39} I concur with the majority's opinion. I write separately to address appellant's contention that the city of Conneaut erred by failing to introduce the zoning map.

{¶ 40} According to the plain language of the Conneaut Zoning Ordinance, the zoning map is part of the ordinance. Pursuant to Civ. R. 44.1, a court may take judicial notice of municipal ordinances within its territorial jurisdiction. See State ex rel. Herdman v. Franklin Cty.Bd. of Elections (1993), 67 Ohio St.3d 593, 596; Aurora v. Sea Lakes,Inc. (1995), 105 Ohio App.3d 60, 66. Thus, the trial court could have taken judicial…