A. General. The purpose of this Article 5 is to establish uniform provisions for the regulation of nonconforming land uses, structures and parcels. It is the intent of this Article 5 to bring nonconformities, such as nonconforming uses, structures, and parcels, into conformity with the provisions of this Zoning Code and to eliminate the long-term continuance of such nonconformities. This Article is intended to permit continuation of uses and continued occupancy and maintenance of structures that were legally established but do not comply with all of the standards and requirements of this Zoning Code in a manner that promotes the public health, safety, and welfare and does not conflict with the goals and objectives of the General Plan.
B. Applicability. The provisions of this Article shall apply to any structure, use, or parcel that was legally established prior to the adoption of this Zoning Code but fails to meet any provisions contained herein, or any subsequent amendments.
C. Existing Permits Not Affected. Nothing contained in this Article or Zoning Code shall be deemed to require any change in the plans, construction, or designated use of any structure for which a building permit or land use entitlement has properly been issued in accordance with the provision of ordinances then in effect and upon which actual construction or use has been started prior to the date the nonconformity was established, provided that in all such cases regarding construction, actual construction shall be diligently carried on until completion of the structure. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)