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Vance County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

NONCONFORMING USES

§ 156.070 GENERALLY.

   After the effective date of this chapter, pre-existing lots or structures, or uses of lots or structures, which are prohibited under the regulations for the zone in which they are located, shall be considered as nonconforming. Nonconforming lots, structures or uses may be continued, provided they conform to the provisions of this section.
(Ord. 39, passed 10-3-2011)

§ 156.071 CONTINUANCE OF NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS.

   The lawful use of a building existing at the time of the passage of this chapter shall not be affected by this chapter, and such use may be extended throughout the building, provided no structural alterations except those required by law, ordinance or ordered by the Zoning Administrator to secure the safety of the building are made therein. If such nonconforming building is removed or the nonconforming use of such building is discontinued for a continuous period of more than 1 year, every future use of such premises shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 39, passed 10-3-2011)

§ 156.072 CONTINUANCE OF NONCONFORMING USE OF LAND.

   The lawful use of land existing as of January 1, 2021 although such use does not conform to the provisions of this chapter, shall not be affected by this chapter provided, however, that no such nonconforming use shall be extended to occupy a greater area of land than occupied by such use in existence on January 1, 2021. If such nonconforming use is discontinued for a continuous period of not less than 24 months, every future use of said land shall be in conformity with the provision of this chapter. Uses deemed unlawful by this chapter, or any other public law shall not be covered by this provision.
(Ord. 39, passed 10-3-2011; Am. Ord. 5-3-2021)

§ 156.073 CHANGE OF USE.

   A nonconforming use shall only be changed to a use listed as permitted or permitted with conditions for the zone in which such a nonconforming use is located. Uses not designated as permitted or special shall be prohibited by this chapter in the areas delineated by the Official Zoning Map of Vance County.
(Ord. 39, passed 10-3-2011; Am. Ord. 5-3-2021)

§ 156.074 RECONSTRUCTION OF NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS.

   Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the restoration of a business or building destroyed by fire, explosion, or other casualty, if such construction is begun 1 year of the date of such damage. Owner occupied residences, which are nonconforming uses may be rebuilt regardless of the extent of the destruction.
(Ord. 39, passed 10-3-2011)

§ 156.075 NORMAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF A BUILDING CONTAINING A NONCONFORMING USE.

   Normal maintenance and repair in a building occupied by a nonconforming use is permitted provided it does not expand the structure nor extend the nonconforming use.
(Ord. 39, passed 10-3-2011)