A.
It is the purpose of this article to allow for the continuation of nonconforming structures and uses, while restricting the expansion, reconstruction, repair and/or structural change of a nonconforming structure or use.
B.
Any lawful structure or use existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter, or existing whenever a district in which it is located is changed, may continue although such structure or use does not then conform to the requirements of this chapter.