(a) Within the districts established by the Zoning Code, or Amendments that may later be adopted, there exist lots, structures, and uses of land and/or structures which were lawful before the Zoning Code was adopted but which do not conform to regulations and restrictions under the terms of the Zoning Code. It is the intent to permit those nonconformities to continue. It is further intended that nonconformities not be enlarged upon, expanded, or extended nor be used as grounds for adding other lots, structures, or uses which are otherwise prohibited.
(b) Nothing in this Zoning Code shall require any change in the plans, construction or designated use of a building for which a building permit has been issued and the construction of which was lawfully begun prior to the effective date of the Zoning Code or Amendments thereto and on which construction has been carried on diligently in accordance with approved plans.
(Ord. 2011-14. Passed 4-9-12.)