A. Authority to Continue. Any nonconforming use, structure, lot, or site element that legally existed as a nonconformity as of the effective date of this Chapter, and any use, structure, lot, or site element that has been made nonconforming as of the effective date of this Chapter, and any subsequent amendments, may continue, subject to the provisions of this Article, so long as it remains otherwise legal. Any use, structure, lot, or site element that is illegal as of the effective date of this Chapter, remains illegal.
B. Burden on Property Owner. The burden of establishing the legality of a nonconformity under the provisions of this Chapter is the responsibility of the property owner of the nonconforming use, structure, lot, or site element, or the operator of the use.
C. Safety Regulations. All police power regulations enacted to promote public health, safety, and welfare including, but not limited to, all building, fire and health codes apply to nonconformities.
(Ord. 885, passed 11-21-2023)