The standards in this section shall apply to all development in the Town's planning jurisdiction, unless exempted in accordance with Section 5.8.3, Exemptions.
A. Generally. Whenever a building is constructed, an open-air use of land is conducted, or a principal or accessory use is established, the development shall meet the requirements of this section.
B. Additions and Expansions. Whenever a building, open air use of land, or principal or accessory use is enlarged or increased in capacity, the development shall comply with the requirements in Section 7.4, Nonconforming Sites.
C. Changes in Use.
1. If the principal use changes, then the new principal use shall meet the requirements of this section, except that if the use change results in an increase of less than five percent in the required number of parking spaces, or less than two additional parking spaces, no additional parking spaces are required.
2. In cases where an existing parking lot does not comply with the parking lot configuration requirements of this section, changes in use shall require the parking lot's configuration to be brought into compliance with these standards to the maximum extent practicable.
D. Pre-Existing Development. Lawfully-established off-street parking and loading areas established prior to January 1, 2020, that do not comply with these standards shall be subject to the applicable standards in Article 7: Nonconformities.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)