(A) Any lawful use of the land or buildings existing at the date of passage of this chapter and located in a district in which it would not be permitted as a new use under the regulations of this chapter is hereby declared to be a nonconforming use and not in violation of this chapter; provided, however, that a nonconforming use shall be subject to, and the owner comply with, the regulations in this chapter.
(B) The existence of nonconforming uses is hereby declared to be contrary to the best interests of the community and it is hereby declared to be the policy of the city as expressed in this chapter to discontinue nonconforming uses in the course of time, as circumstances permit, having due regard for the rights of all parties concerned.
(Prior Code, § 153.090) (Ord. D-1418, § 501, passed 11-22-1982, effective 1-21-1983)