(A) A nonconforming development is any aspect of a development other than a nonconforming lot, nonconforming use or nonconforming sign that was lawfully established, in accordance with zoning regulations in effect at the time of its establishment but that no longer complies with one or more standards of this Zoning Code. Common examples of nonconforming developments are buildings that do not comply with current setback or height standards, off-street parking or loading areas that contain fewer spaces than required by current standards, or sites that do not comply with current landscaping standards. Nonconforming developments may remain, subject to the regulations of this section.
(B) Unless otherwise expressly stated in this Zoning Code, nonconforming developments may be altered or enlarged as long as the alteration or enlargement does not increase the extent of nonconformity. A building addition to an existing nonconforming development that projects further into a required setback or further above the permitted maximum height is an example of increasing the extent of nonconformity.
(Ord. 09-0008, passed 4-27-2009)