Extracted standards
2 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Other
- Period of discontinuance for loss of nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. status2 years
The nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of two years; or the nonconforming use is intentionally abandoned, regardless of the length of time that has passed.
- Home occupationHome occupationA business run from a dwelling, permitted so long as it stays subordinate to living there. allowed in nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. dwelling unitDwelling unitOne independent home: its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance.
A nonconforming dwelling unit may have a home occupation subject to the requirements of section 130-96.
From the ordinance
A nonconforming use may continue as it existed when it became nonconforming. A nonconforming use shall not be reconstructed, relocated, altered, or expanded in any manner, including the addition of new accessory uses, except as provided for in this section.