(A) Purpose.
(1) The purpose of this subchapter is to regulate and restrict uses, structures, lots and signs that were established legally prior to the effective date of this chapter, that no longer conform to the requirements of this subchapter or future ordinance amendments.
(2) All such situations are collectively referred to in this chapter as “nonconformities.”
(3) While nonconformities may continue, this subchapter is intended to achieve their eventual elimination, in order to preserve the integrity of this chapter and the character of the town.
(B) Nonconformities regulated. The following nonconformities are regulated by this section:
(1) Nonconforming uses of land without a building or structure is for nonconforming uses of land where there are no buildings or structures;
(2) Nonconforming uses of conforming buildings is for when the building or structure is conforming but the use is nonconforming; and
(3) Nonconforming buildings and structures that have conforming uses is for nonconforming buildings or structures that have conforming uses.
(C) Violations. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as authorizing approval of a building or premises in violation of zoning regulations in effect at the time of the effective date of this section.
(Ord. 382, passed 7-8-2021)