Article XVIII, Sec 21-191 through 21-197.9

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• Change to conforming or more restricted use allowed

  A nonconforming use of land or a nonconforming use of a building may be changed to a use which conforms with the use regulations of the district in which it is located or to a use, other than a multifamily dwelling, which is first permitted by right in a more restricted zoning district.

• NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. use discontinuance period2 years

  If any nonconforming use (structure or activity) is discontinued for a period exceeding two (2) years, after the enactment of this chapter, it shall be deemed abandoned and any subsequent use shall conform to the requirements of this chapter.

• Building with nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. features may be enlarged if nonconformity not increased

  A building which is devoted to a conforming use and is nonconforming with respect to the bulk regulations or other features required by this chapter may be enlarged, extended or structurally altered, provided that the degree or extent of any nonconforming feature is not increased.

• Lot with nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. building may be subdivided if intensity not increased

  A lot which contains a nonconforming building, where such nonconformity relates to building setback, height or yard regulations, shall not be construed to be a nonconforming lot, and may be subdivided or reconfigured as long as the intensity of the nonconforming feature is not increased, and all other applicable provisions of this chapter are met.

• NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. lot may be used if setbacksSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. met

  Any lot of record at the time of the adoption of this chapter which is less in area or width than the minimum required by this chapter may be used when the requirements of this chapter regarding setbacks, side and rear yards, are met.

• NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. structure cannot be enlarged unless use conforms

  A nonconforming structure shall not be extended or enlarged unless its use is changed to conform with the provisions of this chapter for the uses allowed in the district.

• NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. use cannot be expanded to greater area

  No nonconforming use shall be extended, enlarged or moved so as to occupy a different or greater area of land or buildings than was occupied by and actively devoted to such use at the time it became nonconforming

• Permit completion period for nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. building1 year

  provided such building is completed within one year

• Permit use establishment period for land30 days

  or such use of land established within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this chapter.

• Replacement structure must meet setbacksSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.

  A nonconforming residential structure may be replaced by a new residential structure, on the same lot, provided however, that the replacement structure shall meet all set back, side yard and rear yard requirements.

• Restoration completion period after destruction2 years

  the repairs or reconstruction shall be completed within 2 years of the date of destruction

• Maximum floor area increase for nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. single-family dwellingSingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours.500 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  provided that in no case shall the total amount of floor area, including all enclosed and unenclosed space and garage or carport space, be increased more than five hundred (500) square feet.