1169.01 PURPOSE.

   Within the districts established by this Zoning Code, or by supplements or amendments hereto which may later be adopted, there may be lots, uses of land, structures and uses of structures and land in combination that were lawful before this Zoning Code was passed or amended, but which now, or after the date of any such amendment, are prohibited, regulated or restricted under the provisions of this Zoning Code. The lawful use of any structure and of any land or premises existing and lawful at the time of the enactment of this Zoning Code, or of any supplement or amendment hereto, may continue although such use does not conform to the provisions of this Zoning Code or any supplement or amendment hereto.

   Nevertheless, while it is the intent of this Zoning Code that such nonconformities be allowed to continue until removed, they should not be encouraged to survive. Therefore, no nonconformity may be moved, extended, altered, expanded or used as grounds for any other use or structure prohibited elsewhere in the district without the approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Zoning Code.

(Ord. 2000-143. Passed 6-26-00.)