(a) Existing Nonconformities. If within the districts established by the Zoning Ordinance there exist lots, structures and uses of land and structures which were lawful before the Zoning Ordinance was passed or amended, but which would be prohibited under the terms of the Zoning Ordinance, these nonconformities shall be permitted to continue until they are removed, but their survival shall not be encouraged.
(b) Extension or Enlargement of Nonconformities. A nonconforming use of a structure, a nonconforming use of land, or a nonconforming use of a structure and land shall not be extended or enlarged after passage of the Zoning Ordinance.
(c) Effective Date. To avoid undue hardship, nothing in the Zoning Ordinance shall be deemed to require a change in the plans, construction or designated use of any building on which actual construction was lawfully begun prior to the effective date of adoption or amendment of the Zoning Ordinance and upon which actual dlT1buf construction has been diligently carried on. Actual construction is hereby defined to include the placing of construction materials in permanent position and fastened in a permanent manner, and demolition, elimination and removal of an existing structure in connection with such construction, provided actual construction work shall be diligently carried on until the completion of the building involved.
(d) Rear Lot Dwelling Structures. Due to the limited land available within the Municipality and to avoid undue hardships to residential growth, it is the intent of Council to permit the erection of rear lot dwelling structures if they can meet the other requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. This use shall be treated as an accessory structure under Section 1145.08(a).
(Ord. 1792. Passed 10-4-66; Ord. 1876. Passed 5-7-68.)