Nonconformities are uses, structures, buildings, or lots which do not conform to one or more provisions or requirements of this chapter or a subsequent amendment, but which were lawfully established prior to the time of adoption of the chapter or amendment. Such nonconformities are not compatible with the current or intended use of land in the district in which they are located. Therefore, it is the intent of this chapter to permit those nonconformities to continue under certain conditions, but to discourage their expansion, enlargement, or extension. Accordingly, the purpose of this subchapter is to establish regulations that govern the completion, restoration, reconstruction, extension, and/or substitution of nonconformities, and to specify the circumstances and conditions under which nonconformities shall be permitted to continue.
(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92)