(A) General. Lawfully established buildings and uses in existence when this chapter became effective shall be permitted to have their existing use or occupancy continued, except as otherwise authorized in this chapter or in state law, and such continued use is not dangerous to life.
(B) Additions, alterations, or repairs. Additions, alterations, or repairs shall be permitted to be made to any building or use without requiring the existing building or use to comply with the requirements of this chapter, and the addition, alteration, or repair conforms to that required for a new building or use.
(C) Maintenance. All buildings or uses, both existing and new, and all parts thereof, shall be maintained. The owner or designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings and parcels of land. To determine compliance with this section, the code official shall be permitted to cause any structure or use to be inspected.
(D) Moved and temporary buildings, structures, and uses. Buildings or structures moved into or within the city shall comply with the provisions of this chapter for new buildings and structures. Temporary buildings, structures, and uses, such as reviewing stands and other miscellaneous structures, sheds, canopies, booths, tents, or fences, shall be permitted to be erected, and a special approval is received from the code official for a limited period of time. Temporary buildings or structures shall be completely removed upon the expiration of the time limit stated in the permit.
(E) Illegal uses. Uses that were illegally established before the adoption of this chapter shall remain illegal and subject to the penalty provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 497, passed 2-3-2004; Am. Ord. 523, passed 6-13-2006; Am. Ord. 2011-7, passed 12-13-2011; Am. Ord. 2019-02, passed 10-8-2019; Am. Ord. 2020-28, passed 3-3-2020; Am. Res. 2021-46, passed 4-13-2021)