(A) The lawful use of any structure existing as of the effective date of this chapter may be continued, although such use does not conform to the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Such use may be extended throughout the structure; provided that, no structural alterations or additions to the structure, except those made in conformance with law or ordinance.
Situation | Definition |
A use that was lawfully established, but that no longer complies with the use regulations applicable to the zoning district in which the property is located. | |
A lot, parcel or development site that was lawfully established, but that does not comply with the standards of Division 11 of this chapter. | |
A structure that was lawfully erected, but that no longer complies with all the regulations applicable to the zoning district in which the structure is located. | |
A lot that fails to meet the requirements for area, height, yards, buffer or other bulk standards and regulations, generally applicable in the district because of a change in the applicable zoning district regulations, annexation, condemnation of a portion of the lot or other governmental action. |
Use Permitted in: | Located in: | May be Changed to Use Permitted in: |
“RP” (Resource Protection) “RE” (Residential Estate) | Less restricted residential district | Any greater restricted district |
Any commercial or industrial use | Any residential district | Any residential use or a more restrictive business use as follows: • “IH” (Industrial Heavy) uses may be changed to any “IL” (Industrial Light) use; • “IL” uses may be changed to any “CL” (Commercial Large-Scale), “CG” (Commercial General), “CN” (Commercial Neighborhood) or “O” (Office) use; • “CL” uses may be changed to any “CG”, “CN” or “O” use; • “CG” uses may be changed to any “CN” or “O” use; and • “O” uses may be changed to any “CN” use. |
Any commercial district | More restricted commercial district | A greater restrictive commercial use as follows: • “IL” uses may be changed to any “CL”, “CG”, “CN” or “O” use; • “CL” uses may be changed to any “CG”, “CN” or “O” use; • “CG” uses may be changed to any “CN” or “O” use; and • “O” uses may be changed to any “CN” use. |
“IL” district | More restricted commercial district | “IL” District |
(Ord. 3020, passed 9-10-2013, § 8.11.2)