This article provides regulations for nonconforming uses, structures, and parcels that were lawful before the adoption or amendment of the zoning code, but which would be prohibited, regulated, or restricted differently under the terms of this article or future amendments.
(B) It is the intent of the city to discourage the long-term continuance of nonconformities, providing for their eventual elimination, while allowing them to continue to exist under the conditions identified in this article.
(C) Any use, structure, or physical improvement which was established or constructed in violation of the applicable zoning regulations in effect at the time of establishment or construction and which does not conform to the applicable regulations of this title is not a nonconforming use or structure, and the use or structure is in violation of this title.
(Ord. 2163-C-S, passed 3-12-19)