The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations governing legally established lots, structures, uses and other nonconformities that do not conform to applicable requirements of this title. They may continue to exist and be put to productive use, but their nonconforming aspects shall be regulated as provided in this chapter. The intent of this chapter is to recognize the interests of property owners while controlling expansion of nonconforming conditions. (Ord. 2003-23, 11-5-2003, eff. 12-11-2003)