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Centerfield City Zoning Code

10.70 Nonconforming

Uses And Noncomplying Structures

10.70.010 Continuation Of Use

The occupancy of a building, structure or land by a nonconforming use or noncomplying structure existing on the effective date of this title may be continued.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 9-08-75 on 12/15/1997

Amended 12/28/2023

10.70.020 Maintenance Permitted

A nonconforming building or structure may be maintained.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 9-08-75 on 12/15/1997

10.70.030 Repairs And Alterations

Repairs and structural alterations may be made to a noncomplying building or structure or to a building or structure which houses a nonconforming use.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 9-08-75 on 12/15/1997

Amended 12/28/2023

10.70.040 Additions And Enlargements

A building or structure noncomplying as to use regulations shall not be added to or enlarged in any manner, unless such building or structure, including such additions and enlargements, is made to conform to all the regulations of the zone in which it is located, except as permitted by the Board of Adjustment.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 9-08-75 on 12/15/1997

Amended 12/28/2023

10.70.050 Restoration Of Damaged Buildings

A noncomplying building or structure, or a building or structure occupied by a nonconforming use which is damaged or destroyed by fire, flood, wind, earthquake or other calamity or act of God, or the public enemy, may be restored and the occupancy or use of such building, structure, or part thereof, which existed at the time of such damage or destruction, may be continued or resumed; provided, that such restoration is started within a period of one year and is diligently prosecuted to completion.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 9-08-75 on 12/15/1997

Amended 12/28/2023

10.70.060 One Year Vacancy

A noncomplying building or structure or portion thereof occupied by a nonconforming use which is, or hereafter becomes, vacant and remains unoccupied by a nonconforming use for a continuous period of one year, except for dwellings, shall not thereafter be occupied except by a use which conforms to the use regulations of the zone in which it is located.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 9-08-75 on 12/15/1997

Amended 12/28/2023

10.70.070 Change Of Use

The nonconforming use of a building or structure may not be changed except to a conforming use; but where such change is made, the use shall not thereafter be changed back to a nonconforming use.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 9-08-75 on 12/15/1997