This chapter establishes uniform provisions for the regulation of legal nonconforming land uses, structures, and parcels. Within the zoning districts established by this development code, there exist land uses, structures, and parcels that were lawful before the adoption, or amendment of this development code, but that would be prohibited, regulated, or restricted differently under the terms of this development code or future amendments. It is the intent of this development code to discourage the long-term continuance of nonconformities, but to permit them to exist under the limited conditions outlined in this chapter. This chapter is intended to be administered in a manner that encourages the eventual abatement of nonconformities.
(Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)