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 signs defined - see ZON. 1179.10
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.)
Any lawful, nonconforming use existing at the time of the effective date of this chapter (Ordinance 72-72, passed August 31, 1972) may be continued, provided that the building or land or use thereof is not structurally changed, altered, enlarged or moved, unless such altered, enlarged or moved building or use conforms to the provisions of this Zoning Code for the district in which it is located.
The enactment of this chapter shall not be deemed to affect, alter or change any variance heretofore granted by the appropriate administrative or legislative body of the City or by a court of competent jurisdiction upon review of the action of such administrative or legislative body.
(Ord. 72-72. Passed 8-31-72.)
(Ord. 72-72. Passed 8-31-72.)
(a) Maintenance and Repair. A nonconforming building may be continued to be used and normal repairs may be made. Normal repairs include the ordinary maintenance of a building or structure and the replacement of equipment; they do not include the replacement of structural parts except when required by law to restore to a safe condition.
(b) Additions. A nonconforming building may be added to or enlarged, provided the additions are made to conform to all the regulations of the district in which it is located.
(c) Moving. A nonconforming building may be moved to any other location on the same lot or to another lot, provided the building moved will conform with all regulations of the district.
(d) Restoration. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the restoration of a building damaged by fire, explosion, act of God, or act of a public enemy, subsequent to the effective date of this chapter or shall prevent the continuance of the use of such buildings or part thereof provided that such building is not damaged to an extent more than fifty percent of its reproduction value, and provided further that the restoration is made within two years from the date of damage and that the same use is made of the premises.
(Ord. 72-72. Passed 8-31-72.)
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