(A) The burden of establishing legal, pre-existing nonconforming use status rests on: the property owner or party seeking to continue the nonconforming use or occupancy; any person applying for an improvement location permit or land use certificate; or any other person asserting such status.
(B) Such persons shall provide sufficient proof in a form acceptable to the Director of the following:
(1) The date of construction of the building or structure or the date the use was established;
(2) The continuous operation of the nonconforming use; and
(3) Such other proof that may be deemed necessary by the Director.
(BC Ord. passed 1-22-2003; BC Ord. passed 3-26-2003)