1145.02 LAWFUL NONCONFORMANCE.
   (a)    Applicability. This Chapter addresses three categories of nonconformities, regulated as:
      (1)    Nonconforming Uses (Section 1145.04) - addresses the use of the property.
      (2)    Nonconforming Buildings and Structures (Section 1145.05) . addresses buildings and structures that no longer comply with building setbacks, or size limitations, height, etc.
      (3)    Nonconforming Site Conditions (Section 1145.06) . addresses developments that do not meet current requirements for such items as parking lot standards, landscaping, and signs.
   (b)    A nonconforming use, building or structure, site conditions or lot does not include nonconformity with regulations pursuant to a legally granted variance from a zoning regulation.
   (c)    Ordinary repairs, 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.
   (d)    A zoning permit shall be required for any change to a nonconforming use, building, structure or lot beyond ordinary repairs noted in subsection 1145.02(b).
(Ord. 1291-2021. Passed 4-5-21.)