The purpose of this chapter is to:
(a) Define the legal status of buildings or land uses which do not conform to this Zoning Ordinance but which were in operation prior to the enactment of this Zoning Ordinance; and
(b) To provide either for the conversion of nonconforming uses into conforming uses as soon as reasonably possible or for their eventual and equitable elimination.
(Ord. 13-87. Passed 7-27-87.)