(A) Authority to Continue. If a characteristic of development or use lawfully exists at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this chapter that would not now be allowed in the district under the terms of this chapter, the lawful characteristic of development or use may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, except as otherwise provided below. Such characteristics of development or use shall include, but not be limited to, items such as landscaping, lighting, parking lots, refuse containers, driveway surfacing, and screening.
(B) Alterations to the Site Requiring Compliance. Any additions to the building or the site that increase the area by more than 40% will require that any nonconforming characteristics of development or use shall comply with the standards of this chapter.
(Ord. 10-03-13, passed 4-9-13)