Chapter 17.60
NONCONFORMITY

Sections:

17.60.010    Nonconforming use of land.

17.60.020    Nonconforming structure.

17.60.030    Nonconforming use of structure.

17.60.040    Nonconforming lot.

17.60.010 Nonconforming use of land.

A nonconforming use of land may be continued provided that:

A. The use is not enlarged, increased, or extended to occupy a greater area of land than was occupied on the date the use became nonconforming; and

B. If the use is superseded by a conforming use, the nonconforming use may not thereafter be resumed; and

C. If the use ceases for a period of more than 12 months, the subsequent use of the land shall be conforming. (Ord. 1172 § 78, 2001)

17.60.020 Nonconforming structure.

A nonconforming structure may remain and be used provided that:

A. The structure is not enlarged or altered so as to increase its nonconformity;

B. If damaged, it is reconstructed only to pre-existing size and height; and

C. If moved, it is made to conform to regulations of this title. (Ord. 1172 § 79, 2001)

17.60.030 Nonconforming use of structure.

A nonconforming use of a structure may be continued provided that:

A. The structure is not enlarged or extended;

B. If the use is superseded by a conforming use, the nonconforming use may not thereafter be resumed; and

C. If the use ceases for a period of more than 12 months, the subsequent use of the structure shall be conforming. (Ord. 1172 § 80, 2001)

17.60.040 Nonconforming lot.

A nonconforming lot may be used; provided, that any structure or building erected subsequent to the date of adoption of this title shall meet all other provisions of this title except minimum lot size. (Ord. 1172 § 81, 2001)