CHAPTER 18: NONCONFORMING SITES, USES, STRUCTURES AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS

Section

12-18-1 Purpose

12-18-2 Continuance

12-18-3 Sites

12-18-4 Uses

12-18-5 Structure and site improvement

12-18-6 Maintenance and repairs

12-18-7 Discontinuance

12-18-8 Change of use

12-18-9 Restoration

§ 12-18-1 PURPOSE.

   This chapter is intended to limit the number and extent of nonconforming uses and structures by prohibiting or limiting their enlargement, their reestablishment after abandonment and their restoration after substantial destruction. While permitting nonconforming uses, structures and improvements to continue, this chapter is intended to limit enlargement, alteration, restoration or replacement which would increase the discrepancy between existing conditions and the development standards prescribed by this title.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 20.100)

§ 12-18-2 CONTINUANCE.

   Nonconforming sites, uses, structures and site improvements lawfully established prior to the effective date hereof may continue, subject to the limitations prescribed in this chapter. Sites, uses, structures and site improvements lawfully authorized by permits or regulations existing prior to the effective date hereof may continue, subject to such limitations as prescribed by such permits or regulations.

(Ord. 8(1973) § 20.200)