(A) The purpose of this chapter is to regulate and restrict uses, structures, lots, site characteristics, and signs established legally prior to the adoption or amendment of this code but do not conform to the requirements of this code. All such situations are collectively referred to herein as "legal nonconformities."
(B) It is also the intent of this chapter to regulate and restrict uses, structures, lots, site characteristics, and signs that were established illegally after the adoption or amendment of this code that do not conform to the requirements of this code. All such situations are collectively referred to herein as "nonconformities."
(C) It is the intent of this section to encourage the continuing improvement of the city by limiting the extent to which nonconforming structures and uses may continue to be used, expanded, or replaced, while allowing for improvements in their appearance.
(D) It is also the intent of this section to eventually cure all "legal nonconforming" uses, structures, lots and signs, and eliminate all uses, structures, lots and signs that are simply "nonconforming".
(Ord. 648-18, passed 11-28-2018; Ord. 703-23, passed 3-22-2023)