(a) The lawful use of any dwelling, building or structure and of any land or premises as existing and lawful at the time of enacting this Code, or any amendments thereto, may be continued although such use does not conform to the provisions of this Code. The completion, restoration, reconstruction, extension or substitution of nonconforming uses shall be subject to the provisions and conditions set forth in this Chapter.
(b) The provisions of this Chapter shall also apply to any building, structure, land or other use hereafter becoming nonconforming as a result of amendments made to this Planning and Zoning Code or Zoning Map.
(c) A nonconforming lot, use, building or structure does not include nonconformity with regulations pursuant to a legally granted variance from a zoning regulation.
(d) Ordinary repairs, or repair or replacement of non-bearing walls, fixtures, wiring, or plumbing may be performed on a nonconforming structure or on any portion of a structure that contains a nonconforming use provided that the cubic content shall not be increased and no structural parts shall be replaced except when required by law to restore such building or structure to a safe condition or to make the building or structure conform to the regulations of the district in which it is located. (Ord. 2006-35. Passed 5-25-06.)