§ 3391.07. Expansion of nonconforming uses.

A nonconforming use may not be expanded or moved except as allowed by this chapter or as follows:

A nonconforming use may be expanded or moved by Special Permit under C.C. Chapter 3307, or as provided below.

1.

A nonconforming use may be expanded subject to the following standards:

a.

Detached structures. The construction of a detached accessory structure related to a nonconforming residential use shall be permitted subject to the provisions for residential accessory structures and private residential garages in this zoning code.

b.

Additions. For nonconforming residential uses, ordinary non-habitable additions such as attached garages, porches and decks, although requiring zoning clearance, shall not be considered expansions of nonconforming uses. Such non-habitable additions to nonconforming residential uses shall comply with the applicable development standards of the residential district that permits such use. (Example: Non-habitable structural additions to a nonconforming use consisting of a six-unit residential use located in a C-4 district will be subject to development standards in C.C. Chapter 3333, Apartment Districts as applied to the districts permitting a six-unit dwelling.)

(Ord. No. 2323-2012, § 1, 12-10-2012)