Article 17, Sec. 3-380 to 3-389

Other

• Alteration of nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. buildings

  A nonconforming building may be enlarged, extended or structurally altered, provided that such enlargement, extension or alteration does not increase the degree or extent of nonconformity in any respect.

• Change of nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. use to more restricted

  A nonconforming use of land or of a building may be changed to a use which is more restricted by or which conforms with the use regulations of this ordinance, provided that such use shall not thereafter be changed to a less restricted use.

• Continuation of nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. uses

  Subject to the limitations and restrictions set forth in this article, nonconforming uses and nonconforming buildings may be continued.

• Discontinuance period for nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. uses24 months

  Whenever a nonconforming use of land or a nonconforming use of a building is discontinued for a period of 24 consecutive months or longer, whether or not equipment or fixtures are removed, any subsequent use of the land or building shall conform with the use regulations of the district in which it is located.

• Enlargement of nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. dwelling in business/industrial districts

  A building located in a limited business, general business, or industrial district and which is occupied by a nonconforming dwelling use may be enlarged, extended, structurally altered or reconstructed if damaged, subject to compliance with the applicable requirements of the district in which it is located.

• Relocation/replacement of pre-1986 nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. buildings

  Nonconforming buildings, dwellings and structures erected prior to August 12, 1986, with a state approved septic system and water supply may be relocated, replaced, or altered within the boundaries of a building lot and shall not be subject to current setback requirements.

• Relocation/replacement window after damage24 months

  Nonconforming buildings and structures may be relocated and/or replaced within the first 24 consecutive months from the date of damage, loss, discontinuance, or county building permit issuance.

• Residential ramp projection into required yards12 ft

  Residential ramps and landings necessary for use by physically disabled persons may project into required yards a distance not exceeding 12 feet.

• Side setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. lots in A districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.20 pct

  Any such lawfully established lot which is located within an 'A' district and which does not conform with the minimum lot width requirements applicable in that district shall be provided with side setbacks of not less than 20 percent of the width of the lot.