(A) If, within the districts established by this chapter, or by amendments that may later be adopted, there exist lots, structures, and use of land and structures which were lawful before this chapter was passed or amended, but which would be prohibited under the terms of this chapter, it is the intent of this chapter to permit these pre-existing nonconformances to be grandfathered and continue until they are either removed, destroyed or brought into compliance (except signs, which are provided for in this chapter and residential uses as permitted by § 153.053). These uses are declared by this chapter to be incompatible with permitted uses in the districts in which they are located. It is the intent of this section to encourage conformance without prohibiting the reconstruction of a nonconforming residential structure within the structure’s original footprint destroyed by fire, explosion, tornado, earthquake, hurricane or similar uncontrollable cause.
(B) It is further the intent of this chapter that nonconformances shall not be enlarged upon, expanded or extended, or used as grounds for adding other structures, or uses prohibited elsewhere in the same district.
(Ord. passed 6-8-78; Am. Res. passed 4-8-10; Am. Ord. 2013-08-O, passed 5-9-13)