Article E, Sec. 10-3-20 to 10-3-22

Other

• Change to more restricted use2 years

  If a nonconforming use is changed to a more restricted nonconforming use for a period of more than two (2) years, the original nonconforming use shall be deemed abandoned.

• Conditions for continuation of nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. use

  May continue only if more restricted use continues, not discontinued for more than 2 years, and maintained in structural condition.

• Restoration after damage50 pct

  If damaged greater than 50% of present assessed value, may restore to original nonconforming condition; must be within 2 years (or additional 2 years under federal disaster declaration).

• Discontinuation period2 years

  Such use is not discontinued for more than two (2) years.

• Enlargement terminates nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. status

  Whenever a nonconforming use is enlarged or extended beyond the size, character, or intensity of the use as it existed at the time that it became nonconforming, the nonconforming status of such use shall terminate and become unlawful.

• Porch/carport enclosure

  An existing porch or carport with a roof that is nonconforming as to height or setback regulations but devoted to a conforming use may be enclosed, provided that such addition does not compound the existing nonconformity and does not create a public safety problem.

• Structural alteration requirements

  No building or structure associated with a nonconforming use shall be structurally altered unless a zoning verification letter has been received and the structural alteration does not increase or extend the square footage dedicated to the nonconforming use.