It is the intent of this Code to permit nonconforming uses to continue until they are removed or abandoned although they are considered incompatible with the permitted uses in the districts involved. It is further the intent that the nonconformities shall not be enlarged upon, expanded or extended, that nonconforming uses be changed only to a more restrictive use, and that the rebuilding of a nonconforming building be regulated if substantially destroyed. Furthermore, the continuation of a lawful nonconformity shall not be construed as a reason for permitting nonconformities specifically not permitted in this Code.
(Ord. 17-1994. Passed 6-6-94.)