A. Nonconforming Use: A "nonconforming use" is a use that, when established, was a permitted use, was allowed as a provisional use, or was approved as a special exception, but which subsequently, due to a change in the zone or to the requirements of the Zoning Code, is no longer allowed. This definition includes residential uses that exceed the allowable residential density of a zone (minimum lot area per unit requirements) and uses that exceed the maximum floor area ratio or maximum floor area standards specified for a particular use or zone.
B. Nonconforming Structure: A "nonconforming structure" is a structure or portion of a structure that was established in conformance with the setback, building height, building width, lot coverage standards, or other requirements or standards of the Zoning Code that relate to the design of the building or structure, but which subsequently, due to a change in the zone or to the requirements of the Zoning Code, is no longer in conformance with one or more of these standards.
C. Nonconforming Development: "Nonconforming development" is an element of a development, such as a parking area, a loading area, outdoor lighting, landscaping, screening, or signage, that was established in conformance with the Zoning Code, but which subsequently, due to a change in the zone or to the requirements of the Zoning Code, is no longer in conformance with the current applicable standards.
D. Nonconforming Lot: A "nonconforming lot" is a lot of record that was established in conformance with the minimum lot area, width, and frontage requirement of the Zoning Code, but which subsequently, due to a change in the zone or the requirements of the Zoning Code, is no longer in conformance with one or more of these requirements. (Ord. 05-4186, 12-15-2005)