(a) The purpose of this chapter is to recognize the existence of lots, uses, structures and structures that lawfully existed at the time enactment of this Zoning Code, or amendment thereto, but which now do not conform with one or more of the regulations contained in this Zoning Code. Nonconforming status is considered to be incompatible with permitted uses in the zoning district in which it exists. Therefore, nonconforming uses, structures, lots, and structures are subject to regulations limiting their use, restoration, reconstruction, extension, and substitution. Such nonconforming status shall be continued only in conformance with this Zoning Code.
(b) A nonconforming lot, use, structure does not include nonconformity with regulations pursuant to a legally granted variance from a zoning regulation.
(Ord. 2012-20, passed 4-17-2012)