(A) This subchapter regulates and limits the continued existence of uses, structures and lots established prior to the effective date of this chapter that do not conform to the regulations of this chapter.
(B) The zoning districts established by this chapter are designed to guide the future use of land within the city; to encourage the development or maintenance of desirable residential, business, office, institutional and industrial areas with appropriate groupings of compatible and related uses; and to promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare. The continued existence of nonconformities is frequently inconsistent with the purposes for which the districts are established; and, thus, the gradual elimination of such nonconformities is generally desirable.
(Ord. 109, 5th Series, passed 6-3-1999)