Extensions or reductions in the time period allowed for continuation of a nonconformity and changes or expansions of nonconformities may be considered and approved in specific instances pursuant to Section 19.132.020.

When a building or structure is relocated to another lot, it shall be made conforming in all respects with the provisions of this Title and all other applicable laws and regulations.

When any nonconformity is eliminated or brought into conformance with the current regulations of this Title, the nonconforming rights and privileges with respect to that nonconformity are terminated and shall not be restored.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, when a nonconformity exists incidental to a nonconforming use, the nonconformity may continue until the time specified for the termination of the nonconforming use, provided such nonconformity is brought into compliance with the regulations which would be applicable to the use if it were located in the most restrictive zone which automatically permits such use.

Any lawfully created lot which becomes non-conforming as to lot area, street frontage, lot width, lot depth or accessibility may continue indefinitely with such nonconformity and may be developed and used as if it were a conforming lot, except that any property located within the RM-10 zone shall be fully conforming as to lot area and lot width to be developed with multi-family dwellings. This section shall not be construed as authorizing the establishment of a use for which special site requirements exist differing from the basic requirements of the zone in which located unless the site meets such special requirements at the time such use is established.

Buildings or structures which are nonconforming as to height or located in a manner which encroaches upon required yards or open spaces shall be allowed to remain indefinitely with such nonconformity.

Buildings which are nonconforming as to any exterior surface material used shall be allowed to continue indefinitely with such nonconformity.

Any use which is nonconforming and occupies a building which is not designed for a conforming use may continue to occupy such building during the period that the building is allowed under Section 19.204.100. Any such use shall not be expanded with regard to the floor area occupied in the nonconforming building and shall not be changed to another use unless such expansion or change is authorized under the procedure set forth in Section 19.132.020.

Any nonconforming use which does not occupy or use any building or structure which would require a building permit if it were to be replaced may continue indefinitely unless a determination is made pursuant to the procedure set forth in Section 19.132.020 requiring termination of the use within a reasonable period.

A mobilehome park or recreation vehicle park which is nonconforming as to use shall be terminated within twenty years of the date of becoming nonconforming.

Any nonconforming animal keeping, whether a primary use or an accessory use, shall be terminated or made conforming within three years of the date of becoming nonconforming.

Any nonconforming use which is eligible to be considered for a conditional use permit or other special use approval under this Title, shall be considered to be a nonconforming use unless and until such conditional use permit or other such special approval is granted.

When a nonconforming use has been discontinued for a period of one hundred eighty consecutive days, all non-conforming rights and privileges pertaining to such use shall be terminated. This section shall not apply to any use for which a different period of discontinuance or abandonment is specified under other provisions of this Title.

Trash areas or facilities, outdoor storage areas and outdoor display areas which are nonconforming may continue indefinitely, except that such facilities and areas shall be made fully conforming at the time of any expansion or intensification of use on the site, or, upon any review by the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, or City Council pursuant to Chapter 19.128, may be required at such time to comply with current city standards.

Any nonconformity with respect to required fences or landscaping may continue indefinitely, except that fences and landscaped buffers which are required along boundaries between zones shall be provided at the time of any expansion or intensification of a nonresidential use.

Nonconforming utility facilities or mechanical equipment may continue indefinitely, except that any new or replacement facilities, equipment or construction shall conform to the maximum extent feasible as determined by the Director.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any nonconformity (such as the rotation or blinking of a sign) which can be made conforming without requiring that a capital expenditure be made or a capital loss incurred, shall be made conforming within one hundred twenty days after the date of becoming nonconforming.