CHAPTER 1181
Nonconforming Uses

1181.01   Intent.

1181.02   Establishment of regulations.

1181.03   Nonconforming buildings.

1181.04   Nonconforming land.

1181.05   Nonconforming use of buildings or land.

1181.06   Nonconforming due to amendments.

CROSS REFERENCES

      Nonconforming uses, retroactive measures - see Ohio R. C. 713.15

      Nonconforming building defined - see ZON. 1123.07(a)

      Nonconforming lot defined - see ZON. 1123.07(b)

      Nonconforming use defined - see ZON. 1123.07(c)

      Nonconforming signs defined - see ZON. 1179.10

1181.01 INTENT.

   Regulations for the continuance, maintenance, repair, restoring, moving and discontinuance of nonconforming buildings, land and uses are established in order to achieve, among others, the following purposes:

   (a)    To permit the continuance but control of lawful nonconformity so as to minimize any adverse effect on the adjoining properties and development;

   (b)    To regulate their maintenance, repair and extension;

   (c)    To restrict their rebuilding if substantially destroyed;

   (d)    To require their permanent discontinuance if not operated for certain periods; and

   (e)    To require conformity if it is discontinued, to bring about eventual conformity in accordance with the objectives of the Master Plan of the City.

      (Ord. 72-72. Passed 8-31-72.)