Chapter 18.50
NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
Sections:
18.50.01 Continuation of nonconforming use or structure.
18.50.02 Nonconforming structure.
18.50.03 Discontinuance of a nonconforming use.
18.50.04 Change of nonconforming use.
18.50.05 Destruction of a nonconforming use.
18.50.06 Completion of building.
18.50.01 Continuation of nonconforming use or structure.
Subject to the provisions of this chapter, a nonconforming structure or use may be continued and maintained in reasonable repair but shall not be altered or extended.
The extension of a nonconforming use to a portion of a structure which was arranged or designed for the nonconforming use at the time of passage of this title is not an extension of a nonconforming use. (Code 1996 § 16-265)
18.50.02 Nonconforming structure.
A structure conforming as to use but nonconforming as to height, setback or coverage may be altered or extended providing the alteration or extension does not result in a violation of this title. (Code 1996 § 16-266)
18.50.03 Discontinuance of a nonconforming use.
(a) If a nonconforming use involving a structure is discontinued from use for a period of six months, further use of the property shall be for a conforming use.
(b) If a nonconforming use not involving a structure is discontinued for a period of six months, further use of the property shall be for a conforming use. (Code 1996 § 16-267)
18.50.04 Change of nonconforming use.
If a nonconforming use is changed, it shall be changed to a use conforming to the regulations of the district and, after change, it shall not be changed back again to the original nonconforming use. (Code 1996 § 16-268)
18.50.05 Destruction of a nonconforming use.
If a nonconforming structure or a structure containing a nonconforming use is destroyed by any cause to any extent, replacement of the structure in substantially its original form may be made without respect to conformance to provisions regarding nonconforming use; provided, however, the business conducted therein remain substantially the same as before the destruction or damage by any cause. (Code 1996 § 16-269)
18.50.06 Completion of building.
Nothing contained in this title shall require any change in the plans, construction, alteration or designated use of a building for which a building permit has been issued and construction work has commenced prior to the adoption of this title. (Code 1996 § 16-270)
18.50.07 District changes.
Whenever the boundaries of a district shall be changed so as to transfer an area from one district to another district of a different classification, this chapter shall also apply to any nonconforming uses existing therein. (Code 1996 § 16-271)