Article 13 - Nonconforming Uses
Extracted standards
5 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. use abandonment period24 months
If any nonconforming use (structure or activity) is discontinued for a period exceeding two years after the enactment of this ordinance, it shall be deemed abandoned and any subsequent use shall conform to the requirements of this ordinance.
- Continuation of nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. uses
If at the time of enactment or subsequent amendment of this ordinance, as enacted or amended, any legal activity which is being pursued, or any lot or structure legally utilized in a manner or for a purpose which does not conform to the provisions of this ordinance, such manner of use or purpose may be continued as herein provided.
- Expansion of nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. uses
A nonconforming structure to be extended or enlarged must be made to conform with the general provisions of this ordinance. If a nonconforming use or structure is altered, expanded, enlarged, or extended, the new alteration, expansion, enlargement or extension shall comply with the provisions of this ordinance; however the existing nonconforming use or structure can remain in its nonconforming status.
- NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. structure restoration period18 months
When a nonconforming structure or when a conforming structure which houses a nonconforming activity is destroyed or damaged in any manner, it may be restored or repaired without bringing said structure or activity into conformance, provided such reconstruction is begun within 18 months of the calamity.
- NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. lot setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. requirement
Any lot of record at the time of the adoption of this ordinance which is less in area or frontage than the minimum required by this ordinance may be used when the requirements of the Board of Zoning Appeals regarding setbacks, side and rear yards are met.
From the ordinance
If any nonconforming use (structure or activity) is discontinued for a period exceeding two years after the enactment of this ordinance, it shall be deemed abandoned and any subsequent use shall conform to the requirements of this ordinance.