A Legal Nonconforming Use may be established upon application through the Administrative Level review process outlined in Section 9-4-08.1, subject to review of verification documentation submitted by the applicant. Following is a list of some, but not all, types of documentation which are accepted as verification of a Legal Nonconforming Use (Grandfather Right):
A. Documentation:
1. Rental property receipts showing dates of use, directories,
2. Utility bills, etc.
3. Business receipts showing types of the service or goods provided, dated phone directories, etc.
4. Statements from utilities, such as power, water, or gas, which indicate date and type of use, i.e. commercial, multi-family residential, etc.
5. Licenses such as beer, liquor, retail, or professional occupation showing dates of use.
6. Notarized statements from neighbors who have observed the nonconforming use over the required time period.
B. Procedures: Every application for a Certificate of Legal Nonconforming Use shall be deemed to be an application for a Zoning Certificate. The Zoning Administrator must review the verifying documentation submitted and make a determination of approval or denial of the application within (15) calendar days of receipt of application and will submit the findings and conclusions in writing to the applicant. The decision of the Zoning Administrator may be appealed by the applicant, or any affected person, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the approval or denial in accordance with Chapter 4 of this title. (Ord. 232, 4-14-2010)