This section shall apply when other provisions of this chapter require that nonconforming structures or uses be terminated or made conforming within a fixed period of time.
.010 Nonconforming Structure – Amortization Period. A reasonable amortization period, establishing the deadline for removal or alteration of a nonconforming structure, may be fixed by the Planning Commission. The determination shall be approved by the City Council before it becomes effective. Determining the normal life of a nonconforming structure, and setting the time for its removal or alteration, may only be made after notice is provided to the owner, and a hearing has been held in the manner provided in Chapter 18.60 (Procedures).
.020 Nonconforming Structure – Notification. When such an order is made, it shall be the duty of the Planning Commission to give the owner of the structure affected written notice thereof immediately upon the order becoming final, and again not less than sixty (60) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the date such removal or alteration is required to be completed.
.030 Nonconforming Use. Discontinuance of a nonconforming use not involving a nonconforming structure shall be subject to the procedures in subsections .010 and .020 above. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)