A. Authority To Continue:
1. Any use, structure, or lot that was established legally as of the effective date of this title, or its subsequent amendments, may continue as long as it remains lawful.
2. Any use, structure, or lot that was established legally as of the effective date of this title, or its subsequent amendments, and has been made nonconforming due to the regulations of this title, or its subsequent amendments, is a legal nonconforming use, structure, or lot and may continue subject to the provisions of this chapter as long as it remains otherwise lawful.
3. Any use, structure, or lot that was established illegally as of the effective date of this title, or its subsequent amendments, shall remain illegal if it does not conform with the requirements of this title.
B. Nonconforming Status: The legal nonconforming status of a nonconforming use, structure, or lot rests with the property and shall not be affected by changes in property ownership, tenancy, or management.
C. Burden Of Establishing Legal Status: The burden of establishing the legal status of a nonconforming use, structure, or lot under the provisions of this title shall be the responsibility of the owner of such use, structure, or lot. (Ord. 67-2018, 12-18-2018)