The purpose of this Chapter is to regulate nonconforming uses, structures, and lots as per the following:
(a) The zoning districts and related standards established by this Zoning Code are designed to guide the future use of land in the Village by encouraging the development of desirable residential, business and industrial areas with appropriate groupings of compatible and related uses and thus to promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare.
(b) The continued existence of certain nonconformities is frequently inconsistent with the Village's Comprehensive Plan and thus the gradual elimination of such nonconformities is often desirable. Other nonconformities may continue to exist and afford adaptive reuse opportunities that can contribute to neighborhood character, diversity and services.
(c) The regulations of this Chapter are intended to restrict further investments that would make nonconformities more permanent in their location in inappropriate districts as well as to afford opportunities for creative use and reuse of those other nonconformities that contribute to a neighborhood and are consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord. 2016-07-24. Passed 8-3-16.)