Within the zoning districts established by this chapter, or amendments that may later be adopted, there exist lots, uses of land, buildings, structures, and combinations thereof which were lawful before this chapter was passed or amended, but which would be prohibited, regulated, or restricted under the terms of this chapter or future amendments. It is the intent of this chapter to permit these nonconformities to continue until they are removed, but not to encourage their survival. It is further the intent of this chapter that nonconformities shall not be enlarged, expanded, or extended, or be used as grounds for adding other structures or uses prohibited elsewhere in the same zoning district, except in certain instances in which the non-conformity relates only to set-back requirements, as described in § 156.131(H).
(Ord. 80-0-24, passed 1-12-81; Am. Ord. 00-O-1, passed 2-14-00) Penalty, see § 156.999