(A) The intent of this section is to permit improvements and minor modifications, as described in §§ 157.165 through 157.176, “Landscape Standards” and §§ 157.190 through 157.204, “Site Plan Review and Approval”, to a conforming use and building which does not meet all of the various site improvement related regulations of this chapter. The purpose is to allow gradual compliance with the site related requirements for sites which predate the various zoning ordinance standards for landscaping, paving, and other non-safety site related items.
(B) Such improvements or expansions may be permitted without a complete upgrade of all site elements under the following conditions:
(1) The applicant is proposing reasonable site improvements in relation to the scale and construction cost of the building improvements or expansion;
(2) The applicant has addressed safety related site issues;
(3) The applicant has upgraded the site landscaping consistent with § 157.167; and
(4) The improvements or minor expansion will not increase noncompliance with site requirements.
(Ord. 259, passed 10-24-1995; Ord. passed 2-1-2012)