For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning assigned to them:
(a) Effective Date: Whenever this chapter refers to the “effective date,” the reference shall be deemed to include the effective date of any amendment to this Zoning Ordinance if the amendment created a nonconforming situation.
(b) Nonconforming Building and Structure: A building or structure, or portion thereof, which was lawfully in existence at the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance, or any amendments thereto, that does not meet the limitations on building size, location on a lot, or other regulations for the district in which such building is located.
(c) Nonconforming Lot: A lot which was lawfully in existence at the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance, or any amendment thereto, that does not meet the minimum area or lot dimensional requirements of the district in which the lot is located.
(d) Nonconforming Use: A use which was lawfully in existence at the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance, or any amendment thereto, and which does not now conform to the use regulations of this Zoning Ordinance for the zoning district in which it is now located.
(e) Structural Nonconformity: A nonconformity that exists when the height, size, or minimum floor space of a structure, or the relationship between an existing building and existing buildings or lot lines does not conform to the standards of the district in which the property is located. Also sometimes referred to as dimensional nonconformity. (Ord. 1166. Passed 9-24-01.)