(A) Within the zoning districts established by this chapter, or amendments that may later be adopted, situations may occur where, as a result of the requirements contained in this chapter, an existing lot, structure, site improvement, or use does not conform to 1 or more of the requirements of this chapter.
(B) It is the intent of this chapter to regulate the nonconforming situations to accomplish the following:
(1) Recognize the existence of uses, dimensional and intensity characteristics of structures, properties, and site features that were lawful when established before the effective date of this chapter, but which no longer meet all of the chapter requirements;
(2) Regulate the enlargement, expansion, intensification, or extension of any nonconformity or any increase in the impact of a nonconformity on adjacent properties; and
(3) Encourage the elimination of nonconforming uses or reduction of their impact on adjacent properties.
(Ord. 537, passed 11-8-2004; Am. Ord. 596, passed 2-8-2010)