The purpose of this subchapter is to regulate and limit the
and continued existence of uses, structures, and
established prior to the effective date of this chapter that do not conform to the requirements of this chapter. Many
may continue, but the provisions of this subchapter are designed to curtail substantial investment in
and to bring about their eventual
or elimination in or to preserve the integrity of this chapter and the character of the town and its
. Any
,
, or
which lawfully existed as of the effective date of this chapter and which remains nonconforming, and any use,
, or
which has become nonconforming as a result of the adoption of this chapter or any subsequent rezoning or amendment to the text of this chapter, may be continued or maintained only in accordance with the terms of this subchapter.
(Ord. 2005-O3, passed 3-15-2005) (Am. Ord. 2016-O11, passed 9-13-2016)