Chapter 17.155
NONCONFORMING USES AND PARCELS

Sections:

17.155.010    Continuation.

17.155.020    Expansion of nonconforming use.

17.155.030    Zone district change – continuation.

17.155.040    Change to another nonconforming use.

17.155.050    Damage or destruction – rebuilding permitted.

17.155.010 Continuation.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the lawful use of any building or structure (whether or not covered by UBC or L&I), building, land, or premises, existing on the effective date of adoption or amendment of this ordinance, may be continued although such use does not conform to the provisions hereof. If such nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of 36 months or more, any future use of said building, land, or premises shall be consistent with the provisions of Title 17. [Ord. 1170B, 2000]

17.155.020 Expansion of nonconforming use.

Nonconforming uses may be extended throughout any building or structure (whether or not covered by UBC or L&I) partially occupied by such use at the time of passage of this ordinance. The expansion of a nonconforming use by addition or enlargement shall be conditionally permitted, as provided in LCC 17.160.020-.030. The expansion must be on the lot of record as it existed at the time the use became nonconforming and the use shall not expand on adjacent lots. The expansion shall be approved if it is consistent with the applicable zoning regulations except the use restrictions and complies with Chapter 17.160 LCC. [Ord. 1170B, 2000]

17.155.030 Zone district change – continuation.

When a zone district is changed, existing nonconforming uses may be continued consistent with the provisions of this title. [Ord. 1170B, 2000]

17.155.040 Change to another nonconforming use.

The change of a nonconforming use to another type of a nonconforming use shall be conditionally permitted, as provided in LCC 17.160.020-.030. The change of nonconforming use shall be approved if it is consistent with the applicable zoning regulations, except the use restrictions, and complies with LCC 17.160.030(2) to (6), providing such change does not require the provision of water and sewer utility services at a level greater than that currently available to the subject property, and that the new nonconforming use does not result in greater impacts upon surrounding properties than did the original nonconforming use. [Ord. 1170B, 2000]

17.155.050 Damage or destruction – rebuilding permitted.

If a nonconforming use or physical feature of a building or structure or group of buildings or structures on one site is damaged or destroyed by any means, that use shall be permitted to be rebuilt equal to the square footage of damaged or destroyed building(s), and for the same use and location on the site. Any such rebuilding shall meet current building codes in Title 15 LCC in effect at the time of the application for reconstruction. Rebuilding shall be timely if application for development is filed within 36 months of such damage. [Ord. 1170B, 2000]

17.155.060 Lots of record.

Lots of record shall be as defined in LCC 16.020.050. [Ord. 1170B, 2000]