Pequannock Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VIII
Nonconforming Uses, Buildings and Lots
§ 360-51 Applicability.
The provisions of this article shall apply to all buildings and uses existing on the effective date of this chapter which do not conform to the requirements set forth in this chapter and to all buildings and uses that become nonconforming by reason of any subsequent amendment to this chapter or any variance granted from this chapter.
§ 360-52 Continuation of nonconforming uses and buildings.
[Amended 7-29-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-15]
Any nonconforming use of buildings or open land and any nonconforming buildings may be continued indefinitely, but:
A.
Shall not be enlarged, altered, extended, reconstructed or restored or placed on a different portion of the lot or parcel of land occupied by such use on the effective date of this chapter. An alteration may be permitted to a nonconforming building if the alteration does not enlarge or expand the nonconformance or in any way violate any other sections of this chapter.
B.
Shall not be reestablished if such use has been discontinued for any reason for a period of one year or more or has been changed to or replaced by a conforming use.
C.
Shall require site plan approval prior to being restored or repaired in the event of partial destruction.
§ 360-53 Reduction of lot size.
No lot shall be so reduced that the area of the lot or any of the dimensions of the yards and open space shall be smaller than herein prescribed.