Adams City Zoning Code

Every structure or use not conforming to the regulations of the district in which it is located at the time of adoption of this chapter, shall be a "nonconforming use."

A nonconforming structure or use may not be altered, or resumed except in conformity with the regulations for the district in which it is located.

A nonconforming use of a structure or land that has ceased for a consecutive period of 12 months or for 24 months during any three-year period, may not be altered, rebuilt, or resumed unless in conformity with Law regulations.

A nonconforming use may be continued subsequent to adoption of this chapter but the structure shall not be enlarged in a way which increases its nonconformity, and the use shall not be enlarged or increased to occupy a greater land area.

A nonconforming use may be extended throughout any parts of a building which were manifestly arranged or designed for such use at the time of adoption of this chapter.

Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition of any nonconforming structure declared unsafe by a duly designated official.

Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to prevent the reconstruction or replacement of a nonconforming structure to its original configuration when destroyed by fire or act of God.

District changes/amendments. Whenever an area is transferred from a district of one classification to a district of a different classification, or amendments are adopted which change permitted uses or other regulatory measures governing such, the above regulations shall apply to nonconforming uses created by such transfer.