5-24-4: PREEXISTING NONCONFORMING USES:
Prior to the effective date of this chapter, a smoke shop or smoking lounge lawfully existing and holding a valid business license in the city of Selma, may remain in existence until such time as there is a substantial change in the mode or character of operation. For purposes of this section, a substantial change of mode or character of operation shall include, but not be limited to, structural changes by expansion of usable floor space or remodeling, a pattern of conduct violates any other law or provision of this code, or a period of closure for more than thirty (30) days. Transfers of ownership shall not be considered a substantial change of mode or character of operation. When a substantial change of mode or character of operation occurs, lawfully existing smoke shops and smoking lounges must obtain a conditional use permit and shall be otherwise subject to all of the provisions of this chapter and may not be reestablished unless there is full compliance with all of the provisions of this chapter. Prior to the effective date hereof, an inventory of existing smoke shop and smoking lounges shall be conducted by city staff and filed with the community development department. Upon completion of the inventory, only those businesses listed in the inventory shall be deemed to be smoke shops or smoking lounges lawfully existing as set forth in this section. (Ord. 2016-02, 3-7-2016)