(A)
Non-conforming uses are considered incompatible or undesirable uses in the districts in which said use is located. Within the districts established by this chapter, there may exist non-conforming lots, structures and uses. These non-conforming lots, structures and uses were lawful prior to the adoption of this chapter, but are now prohibited, regulated or restricted. Starting (DATE) any property currently being used in a non-conforming use shall continue until they are removed.
(B) Existing non-conforming uses must register with the Area Plan Commission; additionally they can be transferred to another owner on the same location provided the future owner again registers such non-conforming use with the Area Plan Commission and is approved by the Area Plan Board.
(C) Non-conforming structures shall not be modified or enlarged to intensify or further accommodate the non-conforming use, but any structure or portion thereof may be altered to diminish or eliminate its lack of conformity with the provisions of this chapter. Normal maintenance and repair of a structure containing a non-conforming use shall be permitted, provided there is no alteration of the structure to intensify or further accommodate the non-conforming use.
(D) Non-conforming uses shall not be moved in whole or in part to occupy any structure or any portion of the registered parcel not occupied by the non-conforming use at the effective date of this chapter or amendment.
(E) Illegal uses existing at the time this chapter is enacted shall not be validated by virtue of its enactment.
(Ord. passed 9-1-2006; Ord. 2021-03A, passed 3-18-2021) Penalty, see § 154.999