(a) At the time of application for a zoning certificate, or request for variance regarding a nonconforming lot, building, structure or use, the property owner shall submit sufficient evidence for the Zoning Administrator or BZA, as applicable, to determine that such lot, building, structure, or use was lawfully created or established in accordance with the code regulations in existence at that time.
(b) If the evidence submitted indicates the lot, building, structure or use was legally established and has since become nonconforming because of the establishment of, or amendment to, this code, the Zoning Administrator shall issue a zoning certificate identifying it as a legal nonconformity. A copy of such certificate shall be kept on file in the offices of the Zoning Administrator.
(Ord. 2018-009. Passed 5-7-18.)