A.
Definition. "Nonconforming situations" are existing
structures, lots, signs, and uses of land that were lawful before
this chapter was adopted or amended but would be prohibited, regulated,
or restricted under the provisions of this chapter or subsequent amendments.
B.
Intent. Nonconforming situations may continue until
they are removed, but their survival is not encouraged.
A.
Definition: a building or structure, whose dimensional
and density characteristics were lawful before this chapter was adopted,
revised, or amended, that does not meet the property development standards
of this chapter.
B.
Continued existence. A nonconforming building or structure
may be continued under the following conditions:
(1)
Normal repair and maintenance are permitted.
(2)
A nonconforming structure may not be enlarged or altered
in a way that increases its nonconformity. It may be altered in a
way that decreases its nonconformity.
(3)
Nonconforming structures may not be used as grounds
for adding other structures or uses that do not conform to the standards
of zoning district.
(4)
If a nonconforming structure is moved, it shall be
located in a manner that conforms to the requirements of the zone
in its new location.
C.
Termination of nonconforming status.
(1)
When a nonconforming building or structure or a nonconforming
portion of a structure is destroyed, by any means, at more than 50%
of its replacement cost at the time of destruction, its legal, nonconforming
status is terminated.
(2)
Any subsequent use of such land shall conform to provisions
of this chapter.
A.
Definition: a use or activity that was lawful before
this chapter was adopted, revised or amended, that is not permitted
under the use regulations of this chapter.
B.
Continued existence. Although nonconforming uses are
incompatible with permitted uses in their respective districts, a
nonconforming use may continue under the following conditions:
(1)
The use may not be enlarged, increased, or extended
to occupy a greater area of land than was occupied on the date when
this chapter is adopted or amended.
(2)
The use may not be relocated or partially relocated
from its location on the date when this chapter is adopted or amended,
unless it is placed in a zoning district that allows such use.
(3)
The use may be extended to any parts of a structure
arranged or designed for such use on the date when this chapter is
adopted or amended, as long as the nonconforming use is not extended
to land outside of the structure.
(4)
Structures may not be enlarged or erected to accommodate
the expansion of a nonconforming use.
A.
Definition: a sign whose characteristics were lawful
before this chapter was adopted, revised, or amended, that does not
meet the current standards of this chapter.
B.
Continued existence. A nonconforming sign may be continued
under the following conditions:
(1)
Normal repair and maintenance is permitted.
(2)
A nonconforming sign may not be enlarged or altered
in a way that increases its nonconformity. It may be altered in a
way that decreases its nonconformity.
(3)
Nonconforming signs may not be used as grounds for
permission to construct additional signs that do not conform to the
standards of this chapter.
