(A) 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.
(B) Nothing in this code shall prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition any portion of a nonconforming structure declared unsafe by a proper authority.
(C) Nothing in this chapter 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.
(D) Whenever the boundaries of a district shall be changed so as to transfer an area from one district to another district of a different classification, the foregoing provisions shall apply to any nonconformities existing therein.
(E) 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. 301, passed 8-18-2022)