Regulations for the continuance, maintenance, repair, restoring, moving and discontinuance of nonconforming buildings, land and uses are hereby established in order to achieve among others, the following purposes:
(a) To permit the continuance of nonconformity but with control so as to minimize any adverse effect on the adjoining properties and development;
(b) To regulate nonconforming building maintenance, repair and extension;
(c) To restrict the reconstruction of a nonconforming building if such building is substantially destroyed;
(d) To require the permanent discontinuance of nonconforming buildings, land and uses if the same are not operated for certain periods; and
(e) To require conformity if nonconforming buildings, land and uses are discontinued and to bring about eventual conformity in accordance with the objectives of the Zoning Code of the city.
(Ord. 01-O-42, passed 9-17-2001)