(A) Authority to continue. Any nonconformity that legally existed on October 18, 2012 or that becomes nonconforming upon the adoption of any amendment of this chapter may be continued in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.
(B) Determination of nonconformity status. The burden of establishing that a nonconformity is a legal nonconformity shall, in all cases, rest solely upon the owner of such nonconformity.
(C) Repairs and maintenance. Incidental repairs and normal maintenance of nonconformities shall be permitted unless such repairs are otherwise expressly prohibited by this chapter. Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prevent structures from being structurally strengthened or restored to a safe condition, in accordance with an official order of the Director of Building Inspection or his or her designee.
(D) Change of tenancy or ownership. The status of nonconformity is not affected by changes of tenancy, ownership, or management.
(Ord. 2012-06, §§ 10.1.2 through 10.1.5, passed 10-18-2012; Ord. 2013-09, passed 8-15-2013)