Sec. 30-800, 30-800.4, 30-800.5, 30-800.6, 30-800.9

Other

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

  Nonconforming uses may be continued subject to limitations so long as the then-existing or more restricted use continues.

• Discontinuance period for building/use2 years

  Whenever a nonconforming use of a building or structure is discontinued for a period of two years or longer, any subsequent use shall conform.

• Discontinuance period for business/industrial if building less than 25 years old40 years

  Such nonconforming use of a building constructed less than 25 years prior to the effective date shall be discontinued within 40 years from the date of construction.

• Discontinuance period for business/industrial in single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. districts15 years

  The nonconforming use of a building in a single-family residential district for any purpose first permitted in a business or industrial district shall be discontinued within 15 years.

• Discontinuance period for land2 years

  A nonconforming use of land shall be discontinued within two years from the effective date of the ordinance causing it to become nonconforming.

• Discontinuance period for lodginghouses/tourist homes3 years

  The nonconforming use of a building in any single-family residential district for a lodginghouse or tourist home shall be discontinued within three years.

• Seasonal use qualification period2 seasons

  A lawful seasonal use that was in operation for at least two consecutive seasons immediately prior to adoption shall be considered a nonconforming use for seasonal purposes only.