(A) Within the districts established by this chapter or by amendments that may later be adopted, there may exist:
(1) Non-conforming lots;
(2) Non-conforming structures;
(3) Non-conforming uses of land;
(4) Non-conforming uses of land and structures in combination; and
(5) Non-conforming characteristics of use.
(B) These non-conformities were lawful before this chapter was passed or amended, but they are prohibited, regulated or restricted under the terms of this chapter or may be under future amendments hereto. It is the intent of this chapter to permit these non-conforming uses to continue until they are removed, but not to encourage their survival. It is further the intent of this chapter that non-conforming uses shall not be enlarged upon, expanded or extended, nor be used as grounds for adding other structures or uses which are prohibited elsewhere in the same district. Illegal uses existing at the time this chapter is enacted shall not be validated by virtue of its enactment.
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)