This chapter establishes uniform provisions for the regulation of legal nonconforming structures, land uses, and parcels. Within the zoning districts established by these Regulations, there exist structures, land uses, and parcels that were lawful prior to the adoption or amendment of these Regulations, but which would be prohibited, regulated, or restricted differently under the terms of these Regulations or future amendments. It is the intent of these Regulations, as amended, to discourage the long-term continuance of these nonconformities, providing for their eventual elimination, but to permit them to exist under the limited conditions outlined in this chapter. Generally, this chapter is intended to be administered in a manner which encourages the eventual abatement of these nonconformities.
(Ord. 2185)