Eureka City Zoning Code

A nonconforming use is the use of any building, structure, or land which is prohibited by but which lawfully existed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. 

HISTORY:

5-96, 06/1996

1-1999, 01/1999

1-2001, 01/2001

Ord. 2025-06-23, 6/23/2025

1. A nonconforming use or structure may be continued within Eureka City provided no structural alterations, additions, or enlargements are made thereto, and no structural alterations are made therein, except as allowed by a Conditional Use Permit.
2. This Chapter provides for the restoration, reconstruction, extension, alteration, expansion, or substitution of nonconforming uses upon the terms and conditions established by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council.
3. The non-conforming status of any building, structure, or land, whether publicly or privately owned, shall be terminated if said nonconforming use is discontinued for a continuous period of more than one year; or whenever the structure or property ceases to be used for permitted purposes; or if said use is determined to be unsafe or hazardous to the health and general welfare of residents and adjoining property owners; or if said structure is proposed to be changed to an alternative use.

HISTORY:

5-96, 06/1996

1-1999, 01/1999

1-2001, 01/2001

Ord. 2025-06-23, 6/23/2025