Edison City Zoning Code
§ 37-66.3
Nonconforming Uses of Land.
[1999 Code § 17.100.030; Ord. No. O.1952-2016]
a.
Where a lawful use of land exists that is no longer permissible under the terms of this chapter, the same use may be continued.
b.
No such nonconforming use shall be enlarged, increased, intensified, extended to occupy a greater area of structure or land or moved in whole or in part to a different portion of the lot or structures thereon, provided that:
1.
Repair and maintenance of any buildings wherein there exists a nonconforming use will be permitted, provided that such maintenance and repair does not in any way constitute or result in a further expansion or intensification of a nonconforming use.
2.
Minor alterations and improvements which do not constitute or require structural changes may be made in or to a building wherein a nonconforming use exists, provided that such nonconforming use will not be increased, extended or enlarged thereby.
3.
Nothing herein shall prevent the strengthening or restoration to a safe and lawful condition of any part of any building which is nonconforming.
c.
A nonconforming use changed or altered to a conforming use may not thereafter be changed back to a nonconforming use.