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.)