(A) General. Lawfully established buildings and uses in existence at the time of the adoption of this chapter shall be permitted to have their existing use or occupancy continued, provided such continued use is not dangerous to life.
(B) Additions, alterations or repairs. Additions, alterations or repairs shall be permitted to be made to any building or use without requiring the existing building or use to comply with the requirements of this chapter; provided, that the addition, alteration or repair conforms to that required for a new building or use.
(C) Moved and temporary buildings, structures, and uses.
(1) Buildings or structures moved into or within the city shall comply with the provisions of this chapter for new buildings and structures.
(2) Temporary buildings, structures and uses such as reviewing stands and other miscellaneous structures, sheds, canopies or fences used for the protection of the public shall be permitted to be erected, provided a special approval is received from the Code Official for a limited period of time. Temporary buildings or structures shall be completely removed upon the expiration of the time limit stated in the permit.
(D) Illegal uses. Illegal uses are uses of property that were nonconforming uses prior to the adoption of this chapter that shall remain nonconforming uses unless through the adoption of this chapter the use is determined by the Planning Commission to be conforming, and uses of property commenced subsequent to the adoption of this chapter that are not in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 08-02, passed 2-19-2008; Ord. passed 2-2-2010)