(A) Where, within the districts established by this chapter or by amendments, there exist lots, structures and uses of land and structures which were lawful before this chapter was adopted or amended, and which would be prohibited, regulated or restricted under the terms of this chapter or future amendments, it is the intent of this chapter to permit these nonconformities to continue until they are discontinued, damaged or removed, but not to encourage their survival.
(B) These nonconformities are declared by this chapter to be incompatible with the lots, structures and uses permitted by the chapter in certain districts. It is further the intent of this chapter that such nonconformities shall not be enlarged, expanded or extended, except as provided herein, nor be used as grounds for adding other lots, structures or uses prohibited elsewhere in the same district.
(Ord. passed
6-18-1991
, § 3.1)