(A) Applicability. Nonconforming uses, structures and lots within the city may continue to be used, and may be maintained, altered, expanded, reconstructed, or replaced only as allowed by this chapter.
(B) This chapter does not apply to any nonconforming structures owned in whole or part by the city. Nothing in this chapter is intended to, nor can it, require the city to remove a publicly owned nonconforming structure or use.
(C) Effective date. Whenever a use, structure, or lot becomes nonconforming as a result of amending this Code, the time period for eliminating the use established by this Code is computed from the effective date of the amendment.
(D) Legal nonconforming use. An existing use, structure, or lot is deemed to be "legal nonconforming" if, prior to its establishment, such use, structure, or lot was established or created in full conformance with applicable regulations in effect at the time of such establishment or creation.
(Ord. 1104, passed 7-19-04; Am. Ord. 1181, passed 11-19-07)