A. Nonconforming Uses May be Continued: Nonconforming buildings or structures, or use of land, may be continued to the same extent and character as that which legally existed on the effective date of the applicable regulations. Repairs may also be made to a nonconforming building or to a building housing a nonconforming use.
B. Change To Conforming Use: Any nonconforming building or use that has been changed to a conforming building or use shall not thereafter be changed back to a nonconforming use.
C. Change To Another Nonconforming Use Prohibited: A nonconforming use of a building or lot shall not be changed to another nonconforming use whatsoever. Changes in use shall be made only to conforming use.
D. Nonconforming Lots Of Record; Dwellings Permitted: The chief building official may issue a building permit for construction of a single-family dwelling on any nonconforming lot of record without the necessity of hearing officer approval; provided, that:
1. Single-family dwellings are listed as a permitted use in the present zone; and
2. All setbacks, height, building size and special provision requirements of the existing zone and all applicable supplementary regulations can be met.
(Ord. 6-20-78A, 6-20-1978; amd. Ord. 4-23-80A, 4-23-1980; Ord. 07-07-2020A, 7-7-2020)
Notes
| 1 | 2. See also subsection 9-1C-3D of this code, which provides determinations relative to nonconforming uses may be delegated to the hearing officer. |