Within the City of Sidney there exist land uses, structures and lots that were lawfully established before this title was adopted or amended that now do not conform to the terms and requirements of this title. It is the intent of this title to regulate these nonconforming uses and buildings until their eventual elimination and to permit the limited development of nonconforming lots without infringing upon the constitutional rights of the owners of such nonconformities. The continuation of nonconforming uses and structures and the limited development of nonconforming lots are intended to prevent economic hardship and to allow the useful economic value of the structure to be realized. It is further declared and it is the policy of the City of Sidney that nonconforming uses and structures are generally incompatible with surrounding uses and are detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare. The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards to regulate the continued existence of these uses, structures, and lots that do not conform to the provisions of this title. (Ord. 567, 3-20-2017)