Nonconformities are defined as follows:
A. Nonconforming Use. A use of a structure or land that was legally established and maintained prior to the adoption of these Regulations and which does not conform to these Regulations governing allowable land uses for the zoning district in which the use is located.
B. Nonconforming Structure. A structure that was legally constructed prior to the adoption of these Regulations and which does not conform with the development standards of these Regulations.
C. Nonconforming Site Improvements. Parking and maneuvering areas, pedestrian walkways, landscaping areas, and similar site improvements which were legally constructed or installed prior to the adoption of these regulations and which do not conform with the development standards of these Regulations.
D. Nonconforming Parcels. A parcel of record that was legally created prior to the adoption of these Regulations and which does not comply with the access, area, or width requirements of these Regulations for the zoning district in which it is located.
E. Nonconformity Upon Annexation. Nonconformities shall include a structure, use, or parcel legally existing and located in the unincorporated territory and which, upon annexation to the City, does not comply with the provisions of these Regulations.
F. Nonconforming Parking Capacity. The number of off-street parking spaces and/or loading spaces provided for a land use or structure legally existing prior to the adoption of these Regulations that do not conform with these Regulations shall be legally nonconforming. Such existing land use or structure shall not be determined to be nonconforming solely because of a lack of off-street parking and/or loading spaces required by these Regulations (Chapter 19.70 (Parking and Loading Standards)). Parking capacities on sites with non-conforming parking capacity shall not be further reduced unless approved for a parking reduction or other alternative in compliance with Chapter 19.70 (Parking and Loading Standards).
(Ord. 2185)(Ord. 2435 §11)(Ord. 2519 §2)