The purpose of this article is to describe the authority and responsibilities for administering this UDO. It provides regulations for legal nonconforming land uses, structures, and parcels, that were lawful before the adoption, or amendment of this UDO, but which would be prohibited, regulated, or restricted differently under the current terms of this UDO or an amendment that changed applicable requirements. It also describes how the ordinance is to be enforced, the penalties resulting from non-compliance and identifies the process to follow in resolving difference in interpretation.