Scotch Plains City Zoning Code
§ 23-6.1
Continuance.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the lawful use of land or buildings existing at the date of the adoption of this chapter may be continued although such use of building does not conform to the regulations specified by this chapter for the zone in which such land or building is located; provided, however:
a.
That no nonconforming lot shall be further reduced in size.
b.
That no nonconforming building shall be enlarged, extended or increased unless such enlargements would tend to reduce the degree of nonconformance except that single-family residences in residential zones may be enlarged, providing that such enlargement shall not encroach beyond the existing building lines of any existing principal structure New conforming single-family dwellings shall be permitted as long as all of the requirements of Subsection 23-3.4A Schedule of Yard, Lot and Building Regulations,[1] are met for the zone in which they are located.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Schedule of Yard, Lot and Building Regulations is on file in the office of the Township Clerk.
c.
That no nonconforming use may be expanded.