(A) Any non-conforming building, structure or use which existed lawfully at the time of the adoption of this chapter and which remains non-conforming and any such building, structure or use which shall become non-conforming upon the adoption of this chapter or of any subsequent amendment thereto, may be continued in accordance with the applicable regulations of this subchapter.
(B) For the purpose of this subchapter, a building or structure, lawfully constructed or established on the effective date of this chapter, shall be deemed to include any building or structure for which a building permit has been issued prior to such date and on which construction is begun within the required period of time as set forth in this chapter.
(C) Lawfully constructed buildings or structures which become non-conforming due to condemnation actions or proceedings by a governmental entity or agency may be continued in accordance with the applicable rules of this chapter.
(1981 Code, Art. V, B) (Ord. passed 12- -1986; Am. Ord. 07-02, passed 1-16-2007)