For purposes of this subchapter and the entire zoning chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning
ENLARGEMENT, EXTENSION AND STRUCTURAL ALTERATION.
(1) A nonconforming use, building or structure will be considered ENLARGED, EXTENDED OR STRUCTURALLY ALTERED if:
(a) There is or will be any material or substantial change in the construction, identity and/or use of the present building or structure, including but not limited to a change in the goods sold or manufactured upon the premises;
(b) There is or will be any change in the supporting members of a building or structure, such as bearing walls or partitions, columns, beams or girders, or any complete rebuilding of the roof or the exterior walls, other than a minor alteration which affects primarily the appearance and not the life of the structure;
(c) There is or will be an addition to the floor area of an existing building, an increase in the size of any other structure, or an increase in that portion of a tract of land occupied by an existing use (including but not limited to an expanded parking area);
(d) There is or will be an increase or amplification in the intensity of a use, building or structure; or
(e) There is or will be an addition of a different entrance or access to the building, structure or premises.
(2) A nonconforming use, building or structure may be considered ENLARGED, EXTENDED or STRUCTURALLY ALTERED for other reasons than those set forth specifically herein consistent with the purpose and intent of this subchapter and this chapter.
NONCONFORMING BUILDING OR STRUCTURE. Any building or structure which:
(1) Does not comply with all of the regulations of this zoning chapter or of any amendment hereto governing bulk for the zoning district in which the building or structure is located; or
(2) Is designed or intended for a nonconforming use.
NONCONFORMING USE. Any use of land, buildings or structures which does not comply with all of the regulations of this zoning chapter or of any amendment hereto governing use for the zoning district in which the use is located.
USE. Refers to the specific and particular use involved, not the general category of use involved. For example, a specific and particular use would be the sale of certain specific and particular goods and products at retail rather than the general use of sale of goods and products at retail.
(1980 Code, § 29.801)