As used in this zoning code, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, certain words and phrases shall mean the following.
NON-CONFORMING SITUATION. A situation that occurs when, on the effective date of adoption of this zoning code or a previous ordinance or on the effective date of a zoning ordinance text amendment or a zoning map change, an existing lot or structure or use of an existing lot or structure does not conform to one or more of the regulations applicable to the district in which the lot or structure is located. A NON-CONFORMING SITUATION may be any of the following.
(1) NON-CONFORMING LOT. A lot, the area or dimensions of which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of the zoning ordinance or zoning map, but which fails by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment to conform to the present requirements of the zoning district.
(2) NON-CONFORMING PROJECT. Any structure, development or undertaking that is incomplete on the effective date of this zoning code or any amendment thereto or any zoning map change which would be inconsistent with any regulation applicable to the zone in which it is located if completed as proposed or planned.
(3) NON-CONFORMING SIGN. Any sign lawfully existing on the effective date of the zoning code or any amendment thereto which fails by reasonof such adoption or amendment to conform to all standards and regulations of the zoning code.
(4) NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE OR BUILDING. A structure or building the size, dimensions or location of which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of the zoning code, but which fails by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment to conform to the present regulations applicable to the zone in which the property is located.
(5) NON-CONFORMING USE. A use or activity which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of the zoning code or zoning map, but which is unlawful by the use regulations applicable to the district in which the property is located.
(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)