(A) It is recognized that there exist certain buildings, structures, uses and lots that were lawful before this chapter (or an amendment to this chapter) was adopted, and which were legally established, but would be prohibited, regulated or restricted under the current regulations of this chapter. It is the intent of this chapter to allow non-conforming lots, buildings and structures and uses to continue until they are removed, but not to encourage their survival.
(B) Non-conforming lots, buildings, structures and uses are hereby declared by this chapter to be incompatible with this chapter and the zoning districts in which they are located. It is the intent of this chapter that, unless otherwise expressly permitted, non-conformities shall not be enlarged upon, intensified, expanded or extended without proper approvals, nor be used as grounds for adding other buildings, structures or uses prohibited elsewhere in the zoning district or this chapter.
(Ord. passed 7-12-2012, § 5.1)