(A) It is the general policy of the town to allow uses, structures, lots, signs, and other situations that came into existence legally – in conformance with then-applicable requirements – to continue to exist and to be put to productive use, but to bring as many aspects of such situations into compliance with existing regulations as is reasonably possible. This subchapter establishes regulations governing uses, structures, lots, and signs that were legally established but that do not comply with one or more existing requirements of this chapter.
(B) The regulations of the subchapter are intended to:
(1) Recognize the interests of property owners in continuing to use their property;
(2) Promote reuse and rehabilitation of existing buildings; and
(3) Place reasonable limits on the expansion of nonconformities that have the potential to adversely affect surrounding properties and the town as a whole.
(Ord. 2012-06, § 10.1.1, passed 10-18-2012; Ord. 2013-09, passed 8-15-2013)