The lawful use of any dwelling, building, or structure and of any land or premises, as existing and lawful at the time of enacting this Zoning Code or amendment hereto, may be continued, although such use does not conform with the provisions of this Zoning Code or amendment hereto, as provided herein. It is the intent of this Zoning Code to permit these nonconforming situations to continue until such time that they are removed, but not to encourage their continued use or expansion except as provided for herein.
(Ord. 41-01. Passed 8-20-01.)