The lawful use of facilities existing at the time of the enactment of this title may continue, although such use may not conform to the regulations in this title. For those facilities permitted before the adoption of this title, such facilities shall be classified as “permitted nonconforming” facilities. It is the intent of this title to permit these “nonconforming” facilities to continue until they are removed, but not to encourage their survival. Such facilities are declared by this title to be incompatible with the permitted facilities in the districts involved. No permit shall be issued for any lot, tenant, or development after the effective date of this title which is not in substantial conformity with the provisions of this title. Furthermore, no facility shall be substantially improved, converted, enlarged, or otherwise altered without conforming except where specified to the provisions of this title. On any building devoted in whole or in part to any nonconforming use, work may be done on ordinary repairs or on repair or replacement of nonbearing walls, fixtures, wiring or plumbing; provided that the cubic content of the building as it existed at the time of enactment or amendment of the zoning ordinance is not increased. This title shall not be construed to prohibit the improvement of any building or structure from a state of disrepair, neglect, or potentially harmful condition to a minimum level of safety as determined by the building official. (Ord. 1098, 1-28-2021)