§ 3391.01. Purpose and definitions.  


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  • The purpose of this chapter is to regulate Nonconforming Uses, Nonconforming Structures, and Nonconforming Parcels.

    A.

    Nonconforming Structures. A nonconforming structure is any structure, other than a graphic, that was:

    1.

    Lawfully constructed in accordance with all applicable local zoning codes prior to the effective date of this zoning code or any of its amendments, that does not conform to a subsequently enacted applicable development standard of this zoning code, or

    2.

    Lawfully constructed when annexed to the city, that does not comply with an applicable development standard of this zoning code.

    B.

    Nonconforming Uses. A nonconforming use is any use, other than a billboard, that was:

    1.

    Lawfully established in accordance with all applicable local zoning codes prior to the effective date of this zoning code or any of its amendments, that does not conform to a subsequently enacted applicable use regulation of this zoning code, or

    2.

    Lawfully established when annexed to the city, that does not conform to an applicable use regulation of this zoning code.

    C.

    Nonconforming Lots and Parcels. A nonconforming lot or parcel is:

    1.

    Any individual taxing parcel or lot that was lawfully established, recorded, and existing in compliance with all applicable local zoning codes prior to the effective date of this zoning code that does not comply with either a subsequently enacted applicable lot width or lot area standard of this zoning code; or

    2.

    Any individual taxing parcel or lot that was lawfully established, recorded, and existing in compliance with all applicable local zoning codes when annexed to the city, that does not comply with either an applicable lot width or lot area standard of this zoning code.

(Ord. No. 2323-2012, § 1, 12-10-2012; Ord. No. 0173-2014, § 1, 3-3-2014)