§ 16.110.010 PURPOSE AND INTENT.
   This chapter establishes regulations for legal nonconforming land uses, structures, and parcels. These are land uses, structures, and parcels within the city that were lawfully established, constructed, or subdivided before the adoption or amendment of this Code, but which would be prohibited, regulated, or restricted differently under the current terms of this Code or its amendments. This chapter is intended to encourage the city's continuing improvement by limiting the extent to which nonconforming structures and uses may continue to be used, expanded, or replaced, while improving the health, safety, and welfare of all residents without creating an economic hardship for individual property or business owners.
(Ord. 1104, passed 7-10-04; Am. Ord. 1181, passed 11-19-07)