The purpose of this article is to regulate nonconforming situations. Nonconforming situations are created when the zoning designation is changed or the zoning regulations are changed such that an existing lawfully established use, structure, lot, or development no longer complies with the zoning regulations. The intent of these regulations is not to force all nonconforming situations to be immediately brought into conformance. Rather, the intent is to guide future uses and development in a direction consistent with City policy, to protect the character of an area by reducing the potential negative impacts from nonconforming situations, and, over time, to bring development into compliance with the City's regulations. (Ord. 05-4186, 12-15-2005)