Extracted standards
8 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- Abandoned sign period2 years
A sign shall be considered abandoned if the business for which the sign was erected has not been in operation for a period of at least two years.
- Illegal uses remain illegal
Uses which were illegally established prior to the adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived shall remain illegal.
- Additions to nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. structures
All additions to nonconforming buildings or structures by which the square footage of such building or structure is increased shall conform to the requirements of this chapter.
A nonconforming use may be changed to a more restrictive use or to a conforming use, but may not be changed to a less restrictive use.
- NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. use discontinuance period1 years
If a nonconforming use or structure is discontinued for a period of one year, any subsequent use or structure shall conform to the provisions of this chapter.
- Restoration commencement1 years
Restoration must commence within one year of damage or destruction.
- Restoration completion2 years
Restoration must be completed within two years of damage or destruction.
- NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. use continuation
Lawfully established buildings and uses may continue, provided they are in compliance with the Uniform Statewide Building Code and not dangerous to life.
From the ordinance
Lawfully established buildings and uses in existence at the time of the adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived or deemed to be a vested right under State statute shall be permitted to have their existing use or occupancy continued. If a nonconforming use or structure is discontinued for a period of one year, any subsequent use or structure shall conform to the provisions of this chapter. If a nonconforming structure is damaged or destroyed by fire, flood, wind, or other act of God, it may be restored to its original condition, provided that such restoration is commenced within one year of the date of damage or destruction and is completed within two years of such date.