Upon adoption of this chapter some structures, lots, and uses that were previously established and maintained consistent with all applicable requirements of ordinances past may no longer comply with the regulations of the zoning district in which they are located. For this reason, this subchapter has been written to provide the rules, policies and regulations that apply to all legal nonconforming structures, lots, uses and other legal nonconforming situations. This subchapter may be referred to as the "grandfather" clause. If a structure, lot, or use was established legally under a previous ordinance, it is described as "grandfathered" (legal nonconforming). These regulations are intended to inform property owner(s) about the options for using and modifying nonconforming properties and to support the eventual elimination of all nonconforming structures, lots and uses rather than encourage their survival.
(Ord. 121410, passed 1-11-2011)