The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to any lot, use, building, or structure that was lawful at the time it was established but which has become nonconforming as a result of the adoption of this Planning and Zoning Code as well as amendments made to this Planning and Zoning Code or the Official Zoning Map.
In accordance with the ORC 713.15, the lawful establishment of nonconforming uses, buildings, lots, structures, signs, and other facilities is herein recognized by providing for the continuance of nonconforming status subject to regulations which limit their completion, restoration, reconstruction, extension and substitution. While it is the intent of this Planning and Zoning Code to permit such nonconforming status to continue until abandoned, removed or abated, the continued existence of a nonconforming status is considered to be generally inconsistent with the land use plan of the Village and should be discouraged. It is further the intent of these regulations that any nonconforming use, building, structure, sign or other facility shall not be reconstructed, enlarged, restored, expanded or extended, except in accordance with the regulations contained in this chapter. Further, the continuation of a lawful nonconforming status shall not be construed as a reason to permit additions to such nonconforming status not specifically permitted by this chapter.
(Ord. 19-10. Passed 11-7-19.)