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Adelanto, CA Code of Ordinances
ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CODE
The Charter of the City of Adelanto
TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
TITLE 4 RESERVED
TITLE 5 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
TITLE 6 RESERVED
TITLE 7 ANIMALS
TITLE 8 HEALTH AND SANITATION
TITLE 9 PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS
TITLE 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE 11 RESERVED
TITLE 12 RESERVED
TITLE 13 STREETS, SIDEWALKS & PUBLIC UTILITIES
TITLE 14 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
TITLE 15 RESERVED
TITLE 16 SUBDIVISIONS
TITLE 17 ADELANTO ZONING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 17.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 17.03 ESTABLISHMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION
CHAPTER 17.05 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 17.10 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
CHAPTER 17.15 DESIGN REVIEW
CHAPTER 17.20 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 17.21 RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS
CHAPTER 17.22 AIRPORT PARK (AP)
CHAPTER 17.25 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 17.30 BUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 17.35 PUBLIC FACILITIES AND PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
CHAPTER 17.40 OPEN SPACE, PUBLIC LAND AND SCHOOLS AND GREENBELT CORRIDOR DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 17.45 AIRPORT PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT (APO)
CHAPTER 17.46 AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT (AHO)
CHAPTER 17.50 MIXED USE DISTRICT
CHAPTER 17.57 BIOTIC RESOURCES
CHAPTER 17.60 LANDSCAPING/WATER CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 17.65 PARKING AND LOADING
CHAPTER 17.67 TRIP REDUCTION
CHAPTER 17.70 SIGNS
CHAPTER 17.75 TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES
CHAPTER 17.80 SPECIAL USE STANDARDS
CHAPTER 17.85 ADULT BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 17.90 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
CHAPTER 17.91 GRADING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 17.92 CONDITIONAL GRADING COMPLIANCE
CHAPTER 17.93 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
CHAPTER 17.95 HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
CHAPTER 17.100 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 17.110 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
CHAPTER 17.115 ZONING CODE AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
CHAPTER 17.120 SPECIFIC PLAN ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 17.130 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CHAPTER 17.135 VARIANCES - MAJOR
CHAPTER 17.140 VARIANCES - MINOR
CHAPTER 17.150 LOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN
CHAPTER 17.155 TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
CHAPTER 17.165 NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
CHAPTER 17.170 COVENANTS FOR EASEMENTS
CHAPTER 17.180 SUBDIVISION OF LAND
CHAPTER 17.190 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
CHAPTER 17.195 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN HOUSING
CHAPTER 17.200 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
APPENDICES
CROSS-REFERENCE TABLES
CHAPTER 17.165
NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
   17.165.001   Definitions
   17.165.010    General Provisions
   17.165.020   Nonconforming Uses
   17.165.030    Nonconforming Structures
   17.165.040    Exceptions for Residential Structures
   17.165.050   Notice of Nonconformity and Amortization
   17.165.052   Hearing Body Designated; Hearing
   17.165.054   Decision and Findings
   17.165.056   Right of Appeal
   17.165.057   Recordation of Order
   17.165.058   Revocation
   17.165.059   Public Nuisance
   17.165.060   Nonconforming Signs
   17.165.070   Nonconforming Adult Businesses
17.165.001 Definitions.
Nonconforming structure. A "legal nonconforming structure" is a structure which was legally established according to the applicable zoning and building laws of the time, but which does not meet current zoning and building regulations. A use or structure can become "legal nonconforming" due to rezoning, annexation or revisions to the Zoning Code.
Nonconforming use. A "legal nonconforming use" is a use of land which was legally established according to the applicable zoning and building laws of the time, but which dose not meet current zoning and building regulations. A use or structure can become "legal nonconforming" due to rezoning, annexation or revisions to the Zoning Code.
[Ord. No. 578, 10/17/17.]
17.165.010 General Provisions
The regulations in this Chapter shall apply to all existing nonconforming uses and structures and to any uses or structures made nonconforming upon adoption of subsequent ordinances.
[Ord. No. 544, Exhibit A, 3/23/16.]
17.165.020 Nonconforming Uses
   The following regulations shall apply to the legal, nonconforming use of any building or structure. Regulations applicable to nonconforming structures are provided in Section 17.165.030.
   (a)   Continuation
      Any nonconforming use may be continued through the amortization period, provided that the use shall not be increased, enlarged, extended, or altered except as provided in this chapter.
   (b)   Termination Due to Cessation of Use
      Any part of a building or land occupied by a nonconforming use in which that use is discontinued for one hundred eighty (180) days or more shall thereafter lose its nonconforming use status. All subsequent uses shall be used in conformity with the provisions of this Zoning Code.
   (c)   Amortization of Nonconforming Uses: General
      Every legal nonconforming use shall be terminated according to the amortization time schedule established by Resolution of the City Council or the provisions of this Chapter.
   (d)   Amortization of Nonconforming Use Where No Building Exists
      Except as otherwise provided herein, the legal nonconforrning use of land where no structure exists may continue for a period of not more than ten (10) years from the date the use became nonconforming, provided the nonconforming use will not in any way be expanded or extended, either on the same or adjoining property.
   (e)   Alteration of Nonconforming Uses
      (1)   A legal nonconforming use may not be enlarged, expanded, or otherwise increased in scope unless a Conditional Use Permit has been issued pursuant to Chapter 17.130 of this Zoning Code.
      (2)   Any alteration required by governmental or court action shall be exempt from these conditions.
      (3)   Restrictions and conditions affecting a nonconforming use shall apply to the existing use, land, and structures, and shall not be affected by ownership changes.
[Ord. No. 544, Exhibit A, 3/23/16.]
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