§ 151.011  PRE-EXISTING USES, LOTS, AND STRUCTURES.
   (A)   Pre-existing uses.  Uses, that are in existence prior to the effective date of this chapter shall be deemed to be legal non-conforming uses.
   (B)   Pre-existing lots.  Lots and parcels of land, that are in existence prior to the effective date of this chapter and do not meet the requirements provided herein, shall be deemed to be legal non-conforming lots and shall be exempt from the lot area requirements of the zoning districts. Lots or parcels having existing structures thereon prior to the effective date of this chapter shall be exempt from the front, rear, and side yard setback requirements for all structures located thereon at that date. However, new construction for structures located thereon after the effective date of this chapter shall be required to meet the setback requirements of the respective district applicable to that lot.
   (C)   Pre-existing structures.  Structures, that are in existence prior to the effective date of this chapter and do not meet the requirements provided herein, shall be deemed to be legal non-conforming structures and shall be exempt from the area and height requirements of the zoning districts. Said structures shall be permitted to be expanded, repaired, and remodeled without meeting the area requirements for structures. However, said structures are not exempted from the height regulations for new construction after the effective date of this chapter that exceeds the regulations provided in the respective district applicable to the property on which that structure is located.
(Ord. 312, passed 6-22-2010)