Uses And Noncomplying Structures
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
A nonconforming building or structure may be maintained.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 9-08-75 on 12/15/1997
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
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
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
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
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