§ 158.085 INTENT.

   (A)   Within the districts established by this chapter or amendments that may later be adopted there exist:

      (1)   Nonconforming lots;

      (2)   Nonconforming structures;

      (3)   Nonconforming uses of land;

      (4)   Nonconforming uses of land and structures in combination; and

      (5)   Nonconforming characteristics of use.

   (B)   There are such nonconformities which were lawful before this chapter was passed or amended, but which would be prohibited, regulated or restricted under the terms of this chapter or future amendments thereto. It is the intent of this chapter to permit these nonconformities to continue until they are removed, but not to encourage their survival. It is further the intent of this chapter that nonconformities shall not be enlarged upon, expanded or extended, nor be used as grounds for adding other structures or uses which are prohibited elsewhere in the same district.

(Ord. 11-85, passed 12-3-1985)