Within the districts established by this Code, or amendments that may later be adopted, there exist lots, structures, and uses of land and structures which were lawful prior to adoption or amending of this Code but which would be prohibited, regulated, or restricted under the terms of this zoning code or amendments thereto. The legitimate interests of those who lawfully establish these nonconformities are herein recognized by providing for their continuance, subject to regulations limiting their completion, restoration, reconstruction, extension, and substitution. Except as provided in this Chapter, a lawful building, structure or use existing on the effective date of this Code may be continued even though such building, structure or use does not conform to the provisions of this Code for the district in which such building or use is located. Nevertheless, while it is the intent of this Code that such nonconformities be allowed to continue until removed, they should not be encouraged to survive. Therefore, no nonconformity may be moved, extended, altered, expanded, or used as grounds for any other use(s) or structure(s) prohibited elsewhere in the district except as otherwise specifically provided for in this Chapter.
(Ord. 2017-49. Passed 12-5-17.)