ARTICLE 7 - NONCONFORMITIES
Article 7 - Nonconformities
7:   Nonconformities
7.1.   General Applicability
7.1.1.   Purpose and Intent
7.1.2.   Determination of Nonconformity Status
7.1.3.   Continuation, Minor Repairs, and Maintenance Allowed
7.1.4.   Change of Tenancy or Ownership
7.2.   Nonconforming Lots of Record
7.2.1.   Applicability
7.2.2.   Nonconforming Lot Width or Area
7.2.3.   Nonconformity Affects Required Setbacks
7.2.4.   Expansion or Enlargement
7.2.5.   Governmental Acquisition of Land
7.3.   Nonconforming Signs
7.3.1.   General
7.3.2.   Prohibited Actions
7.3.3.   Maintenance of Nonconforming Signage Allowed
7.3.4.   Replacement of Nonconforming Signage
7.3.5.   Discontinuance of Business Activity
7.4.   Nonconforming Sites
7.4.1.   Applicability
7.4.2.   Changes of Use
7.4.3.   Determination of Cost and Assessed Value
7.4.4.   Expansion of Buildings or Structures
7.4.5.   Physically Constrained Properties - Comply to Maximum Extent Practicable
7.5.   Nonconforming Structures
7.5.1.   Applicability
7.5.2.   Continuation and Replacement
7.5.3.   Alteration and Expansion
7.5.4.   Cessation
7.6.   Nonconforming Uses
7.6.1.   Declared Incompatible
7.6.2.   Increasing Elevation
7.6.3.   Extension or Expansion
7.6.4.   Renovation
7.6.5.   Conversion to Another Nonconforming Use
7.6.6.   Restoration Following Casualty Damage
7.6.7.   Cessation
7.1.   GENERAL APPLICABILITY
7.1.1   Purpose and Intent
There are existing structures, uses of land, and lots of record that were lawfully established before the effective date of this Ordinance or a subsequent amendment thereto, that now do not conform to standards and requirements of this Ordinance. Such uses, structures, and lots are collectively referred to as "nonconformities." The purpose and intent of this chapter is to allow nonconformities to continue to exist, but to regulate and limit their continued existence and expansion so as to bring them into conformity to the extent that is reasonably practicable.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
7.1.2.   Determination of Nonconformity Status
In all cases, the burden of establishing that a nonconformity lawfully exists shall be the responsibility of the landowner of the land on which the alleged nonconformity is located.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
7.1.3.   Continuation, Minor Repairs, and Maintenance Allowed
   A.   Continuation. Nonconformities are allowed to continue in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
   B.   Completion. Nonconforming projects incomplete as of before January 1, 2020 shall only be completed in accordance with this chapter and Section 1.10, Transitional Provisions. Nothing in these standards shall require a change in approved plans or approved uses for development upon which construction was lawfully commenced prior to before January 1, 2020. For the purposes of this section, commencement of construction shall mean excavation or demolition, permanent placement of construction materials on site, or the permanent fastening of building materials.
   C.   Maintenance Allowed. Nonconformities are allowed and encouraged to receive minor repairs and routine maintenance that are necessary to maintain the nonconformity and its surroundings in a safe condition and to protect against health hazards.
   D.   Strengthening Allowed. Nothing in this Ordinance shall prevent the strengthening or restoration to a safe or lawful condition of any part of any building or structure declared unsafe or unlawful by a duly authorized Town official.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
7.1.4.   Change of Tenancy or Ownership
No change in tenancy or ownership of land shall limit the continuance of a lawfully established nonconformity.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
7.2.   NONCONFORMING LOTS OF RECORD
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