The purpose of this chapter is to recognize the existence of uses, buildings, lots, structures, and conditions that lawfully existed at the time of this Planning and Zoning Code’s enactment, or amendment thereto, but which now do not conform with one or more of the regulations contained in this Planning and Zoning Code. Nonconforming status is considered to be incompatible with permitted uses, buildings, lots, conditions and structures. Therefore, nonconforming uses, buildings, lots, structures and conditions are subject to regulations limiting their use, restoration, reconstruction, extension, and substitution. The regulations in this Chapter are established in order to achieve the following purposes:
(a) To permit the continuance but control of nonconforming uses so as to minimize any adverse effects the uses might have on the adjoining properties and development.
(b) To regulate their maintenance and repair.
(c) To require their permanent discontinuance if not operated for certain periods of time.
(d) To bring about eventual conformity of all uses in accordance with the objectives of the Master Plan and Planning and Zoning Code of the City.
(e) To establish regulations for the development of nonconforming lots.
(Ord. 2009-14. Passed 4-23-09.)