§ 153.205 INTENT.
   (A)   Within the districts established by this chapter or by future amendment hereof, there may exist lots, structures and uses of land and structures which are lawfully existing at the time of passage of this chapter or an amendment, but which are or would be prohibited, regulated or restricted by this chapter or the amendment. It is the intent of this subchapter to permit these lawfully existing nonconformities (herein referred to as “nonconformities”) to continue until they are removed or terminated, but not to encourage their survival. It is further the intent of this subchapter that the nonconformities shall not be enlarged upon, expanded or extended, not be used as grounds for adding other structures or uses prohibited elsewhere in the same district. Any structure or use which is not lawfully existing at the time of passage of this chapter or any future amendment hereto and which is in conflict with the requirements of this chapter or an amendment shall remain unlawful under this chapter or an amendment.
   (B)   Nonconforming uses are declared by this chapter to be incompatible with permitted uses in the districts involved. A nonconforming use of a structure, of land or of structure and land in combination shall not be extended or enlarged after passage of this chapter by the addition of other uses of a nature which would be prohibited generally in the district involved.
   (C)   Non-conforming signs shall be governed by this section and §§ 153.030 through 153.060 of this chapter.
(Ord. 577, passed 4-14-1969; Ord. 1057, passed 2-22-2011)