The purpose of this Chapter is to recognize the existence of uses, buildings, lots and structures that lawfully existed at the time of this Code's enactment, or amendment thereto, but which now do not conform with one or more of the regulations contained in this Code. This Chapter regulates the disposition of legally established nonconforming uses, buildings, lots and structures which are subject to regulations limiting their use, restoration, reconstruction, extension, and substitution. Such nonconforming status shall be permitted to continue only in conformance with this Chapter. The provisions are intended to encourage the reduction of nonconformity with this Zoning Code in the short-term and elimination of nonconformities in the long-term, while respecting vested interests in the existing uses and improvements.
(Ord. 3206. Passed 3-19-13.)