A nonconforming use may be continued and a nonconforming building may continue to be occupied, except as both of the foregoing are otherwise provided for in this chapter.

(Code 1992, § 17.60.010)

A nonconforming use which was not initially established in violation of the city code may be changed to a different nonconforming use if the planning and zoning commission determines that such change in nonconforming uses will not have any greater adverse impact upon the surrounding neighborhood than the previous nonconforming use had. A nonconforming use may, in any event, be changed to a conforming use or to any use of a more restrictive classification.

(Code 1992, § 17.60.020)

If active and continuous operations are not carried on in a nonconforming use during a continuous period of 12 months, the building, other structure or tract of land where such nonconforming use previously existed shall thereafter be occupied and used for a conforming use, a nonconforming use of a less restrictive classification, or a nonconforming use which the planning and zoning commission determines will not have a greater impact upon the surrounding neighborhood than the previous established nonconforming use had.

(Code 1992, § 17.60.030)

A nonconforming building or a building containing a nonconforming use which has been damaged by fire or other causes may be restored to its original condition provided such work is started within six months of such calamity and completed within one year of the time the restoration is commenced.

(Code 1992, § 17.60.040)

A building containing a nonconforming use shall not be enlarged or extended by more than 25 percent of its total floor area.

(Code 1992, § 17.60.050)

A nonconforming building may be structurally altered, repaired, or enlarged in any way by these regulations, provided no alterations, repairs, or enlargements shall be made in a nonconforming building which would increase the degree of nonconformity with the location.

(Code 1992, § 17.60.070)

Any building or other structure containing a nonconforming use or any nonconforming building or portion thereof declared unsafe by the city building official may be strengthened or restored to a safe condition.

(Code 1992, § 17.60.080)