Subject to the provisions of this subchapter, the lawful use of a premises existing immediately prior to the effective date of this chapter may be continued although the use does not conform to the provisions hereof.
(1992 Code, App. B, § 15.47.020) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 70-89, passed 7-31-1989; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)