It is the intent of this chapter to regulate nonconforming lots, buildings and uses of land and buildings, as follows:
(a) To provide for the continuance, subject to regulations limiting their completion, restoration, reconstruction, extension and substitution, of lots, buildings and uses of land and buildings which are not permitted or are restricted under this Zoning Code, but which were lawful prior to its passage or amendment;
(b) To encourage the shift from nonconformity to conformity with this Zoning Code by prohibiting the replacement of abandoned nonconforming uses with other nonconforming uses and by requiring that no nonconforming use be moved, extended, altered, expanded or changed to another nonconformity except as specifically provided for in this Zoning Code.
(c) To provide regulations for nonconforming lots which are held in common ownership; and
(d) To provide regulations for the sale of nonconforming lots.
(Ord. 96-61. Passed 4-21-97.)