A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, no structure or land shall hereafter be used and no structure shall be located, enlarged, converted or structurally altered without full compliance with the terms of this article.
B. If a structure that is not in compliance with the provisions of this article lawfully existed prior to May 2, 1977, and has existed continuously without abandonment since that time, then improvements may be made to the structure, notwithstanding the provisions of this article, provided such improvements do not constitute a substantial improvement as defined in chapter 9, article F, "Floodplain Management Definitions", of this title. However, structures, uses, or development that are nonconforming with regard to other provisions of this title must comply with the applicable regulations contained in chapter 4, article E, "Nonconforming Situations", of this title. (Ord. 10-4414, 11-16-2010)