Within the districts established by this Ordinance, or amendments hereinafter adopted, there may exist lots, structures, uses of land and structure which were lawful before this Ordinance was passed or amended, but which would be prohibited, regulated or restricted under the terms of this Ordinance or future amendments.
Such uses and/or structures, provided they were lawfully existing as of the effective date of this Ordinance, are hereby granted full protection of the law, pursuant to Section 713.15 of the Ohio Revised Code. It is the intent of this Ordinance to permit these nonconformities to continue and to permit reasonable extensions as allowed by law.