For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANY SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED ORDINANCE OR REGULATION. Any ordinance or regulation changing the development standards of this chapter adopted subsequent to the adoption of this subchapter.
INVOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION. The partial or total destruction of a structure as a result of natural disaster, war, civil disturbance or fire not caused by nor resulting from the action of the structure's owner or agents.
NONCONFORMING LOT. Any lot which was lawfully created but, by reason of any subsequently adopted ordinance or regulation, does not conform to the provisions of this code applicable to the zone in which the lot is situated.
NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE. Any building or structure, or any portion thereof, which was lawfully constructed but, by reason of any subsequently adopted ordinance or regulation, does not conform to the provisions of this chapter applicable to the zone in which the structure is situated.
NONCONFORMING USE. Any use which was lawful at the time it was established but, by reason of any subsequently adopted ordinance or regulation, does not conform to the provisions of this chapter applicable to the zone in which the use is situated.
NONRESIDENTIAL ZONES. The following zones: Retail Commercial Zone (C-1); Commercial and Light Manufacturing Zone (C-3); Light Manufacturing Zone (M-1); Automobile Parking Zone (P-1); Architectural Design Zone (D); and any future zone created by ordinance permitting any commercial, manufacturing or parking use.
TERMINATION. The cessation of the right to maintain the existing nonconforming use, structure or lot; including, but not limited to:
(1) The alteration to a conforming structure or the complete removal of any nonconforming structure; and
(2) The discontinuance of a nonconforming use or conversion to a conforming use.
(Ord. 393-C.S., passed 5-18-93)