§ 154.170-154.176

Other

• Abandonment period2 years

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

• Activity extension within designed area

  A nonconforming activity may be extended throughout any part of a structure which was arranged or designed for such activity at the time of enactment of this chapter.

• Advertising structure relocation period6 months

  advertising structures that become nonconforming because of a rezoning have six months within which to relocate in a permitted area

• Change to more limited use

  Whenever a nonconforming structure, lot or activity has been changed to a more limited nonconforming use, such existing use may only be changed to an even more limited use

• DistrictZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2. boundary change subject

  Whenever the boundaries of a district are changed, any uses of land or buildings which become nonconforming as a result of such change shall become subject to the provisions of this subchapter.

• Extension must conform

  A nonconforming structure to be extended or enlarged shall conform with the provisions of this chapter.

• Footprint increase prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.0 none

  the structure footprint (length, width and cubit) shall not be increased

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

  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 the governing body regarding setback, side and rear yards are met

• Permit completion period for building12 months

  provided such building is completed within one year

• Restoration completion period18 months

  and completed within 18 months from the date of partial destruction

• Restoration start period12 months

  provided any such repair or restoration is started within 12 months

• Restoration cost threshold75 pct

  If a nonconforming activity is destroyed or damaged in any matter to the extent that the cost of restoration to its condition before the occurrence shall exceed 75 percent of the cost of reconstructuring the entire activity or structure, it shall be restored only if such use compiles with the requirements of this chapter

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

  Temporary seasonal nonconforming uses that have been in continual operation for a period of two years or more prior to the effective date of this chapter are excluded

• Use establishment period30 days

  or such use of land is established within 30 days after the effective date of this chapter