1169.02 NONCONFORMITIES GENERALLY.

   (a)   A lot, use or structure which becomes nonconforming through an amendment to this Code or to the Zoning Map may be continued, except as otherwise provided in this Code.

   (b)   The existence of a nonconforming use or structure shall not be grounds for the establishment of additional structures or uses not otherwise permitted in the district in which the nonconformity is located.

   (c)   A Certificate of Nonconforming Use shall be required for all lawful nonconforming uses or buildings created by adoption of this Zoning Code or amendments hereto. Application for a certificate of nonconforming use shall be filed with the Director of Planning and Zoning by the owner or lessee of the building or land occupied by the nonconforming use within one (1) year of the effective date of this Zoning Code or amendments hereto. It shall be the duty of the Director of Planning and Zoning to issue a certificate for the lawful nonconforming use but failure to apply for such certificate for a nonconforming use or refusal of the Director of Planning and Zoning to issue a certificate for the nonconforming use shall be evidence that the nonconforming use was either illegal or did not lawfully exist at the effective date of this Zoning Code. No charge shall be made for issuing a zoning certificate in accordance with this section.

   (d)   Conditional zoning certificates. Any use or structure which is authorized by a conditional zoning certificate under the terms of this Zoning Code shall be considered a conforming use or structure.  If the Code is amended so that the use is no longer listed as a conditional use or structure, then the use shall become nonconforming.

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