(A) Continuance of nonconforming structures, buildings, or uses.
(1) Except where specifically provided to the contrary and subject to the provisions of this chapter, the lawful use of any building or structure or of any land or premises which is existing and lawful on the effective date of this chapter, or in the case of an amendment of this chapter, then on the effective date of such amendment, may be continued although such use does not conform with the provisions of this chapter or any amendment thereto.
(2) In addition, except where specifically provided to the contrary and subject to the provisions of this section, a building or structure which is existing and lawful on the effective date of this chapter or, in the case of an amendment of this chapter, then on the effective date of such amendment, may be maintained and continued although such building or structure does not conform with the provisions of this chapter or any amendment thereto.
(3) Any use of a building or structure which is nonconforming by reason of parking and loading provisions and which is thereafter made conforming or less nonconforming by the addition of parking and/or loading space shall not thereafter be permitted to use such additionally acquired parking and/or loading space to meet requirements for any extension, enlargement, or change of use which requires greater areas for parking and/or loading space.
(B) Building or structure under construction on effective date of chapter. Any building or structure shall be considered as an existing and lawful nonconforming use, and for purposes of this section, to have been in use for the purpose for which constructed if, on the effective date of this chapter, a building permit has been obtained therefore, if a building permit was required, and substantial construction has occurred, which may include such operations as the pouring of foundations and other work as the Zoning Administrator may deem to be substantial, and is thereafter pursued diligently to conclusion.
(Ord. passed 7-30-2015)