(a) Any use, building, structure, land or premises that exists at the time of the effective date of this Code that was legally established under a previous code amendment or versions may be continued although such use, building, structure, or use of land does not conform to the provisions of this Code.
(b) Passage of this Code in no way legalizes any illegal uses existing at the time of its adoption.
(c) An applicant for any development review procedure that deals with a nonconformity shall bear the burden of proof in demonstrating that the use was a legal nonconformity on the effective date of this Code.
(d) It is not the intention herein to classify as nonconforming a use or building allowed in a district as a conditional use or structure under the regulations of this Code.
(e) Zoning Registration for Nonconforming Uses. The owner or lessee of a nonconforming structure, use, or lot may register such nonconforming structure, use, or lot with the Zoning Commissioner who shall maintain a permanent record of such registrations of nonconforming uses. The Zoning Commissioner shall inspect such property and shall certify that such nonconforming use is in existence or operation on the date such registration is made.
(Ord. 7675. Passed 11-11-14.)