It is the purpose of this subchapter to provide for the regulation of non-conformities relating to land use, lots of record, structure and site improvements to accomplish the following:
(A) Recognize the existence of uses, dimensional and intensity characteristics of structures, properties, and site features that were lawful when established before the effective date of this chapter but which no longer meet all ordinance requirements;
(B) Discourage the enlargement, expansion, intensification or extension of any non-conformity or any increase in the impact of a non-conformity on adjacent properties; and,
(C) Encourage the elimination of non-conforming uses or reduction of their impact on adjacent properties.
(Ord. 2000-936)