Within the districts established by this chapter, or future amendments that may later be adopted, there exist lots, structures, uses of land, and structures and characteristics of use which were lawful before this chapter was passed or amended, but which would be prohibited, regulated, or restricted under the terms of this chapter or future amendments. It is the intent of this subchapter to permit these nonconformities to continue until they are removed or discontinued. It is further the intent of this subchapter that nonconformities shall not be enlarged upon, expanded, or extended, nor be used as grounds for adding other structures or uses prohibited elsewhere in the same district.
(Ord. 420, passed 3-4-1981)