(a) Purpose and Applicability. The purpose of this Chapter is to set forth standards and regulations regarding the continued existence of uses, structures, and lots established prior to the effective date of this code (or any amendment subsequent thereto) that do not conform to this code. These standards shall apply to all nonconforming uses, structures, and lots, as defined by this code.
(b) General Provisions.
(1) Nonconforming lots, structures, or uses may continue to exist, be bought or sold, altered, restored, or extended only in accordance with the provisions of this code.
(2) Nothing in this code shall prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition of any portion of a nonconforming structure declared unsafe by a proper authority.
(3) Nothing in this code shall be interpreted as authorization for or approval of the continuance of the illegal use of a structure or premises in violation of zoning controls in existence at the time of the effective date of legal enactment of this code.
(4) Whenever the boundaries of a district shall be changed such that an area is transferred from one district to another district of a different classification, the foregoing provisions shall apply to any nonconformities created by the transfer.
(5) Nothing in this section prohibits alterations or additions to or replacement of buildings or structures owned by any farm, industry, or manufacturer, or the use of land presently owned by any farm, industry, or manufacturer but not used for agricultural, industrial, or manufacturing purposes, or the use or acquisition of additional land which may be required for the protection, continuing development, or expansion of any agricultural, industrial, or manufacturing operation of any present or future satellite agricultural, industrial, or manufacturing use.
(Ord. 785. Passed 9-16-19.)