Section 11.01   General
   (1)   This Article provides for the regulation of legal nonconforming buildings, structures, uses, and lots. These regulations are designed to protect the rights of legally existing nonconforming buildings, structures, uses, and lots but not promote expansion or enlargement. The buildings, structures, uses, and lots will be encouraged to convert to a conforming use in the future.
   (2)   Any use or activity lawfully conducted under County zoning regulations at the effective date of incorporation, annexation, or under previous zoning regulations in effect at the adoption of this Ordinance, or any amendment, shall be considered a legal nonconforming use under this Ordinance.