§ 60-128. Intent.

It is the intent of this article to permit legal nonconforming lots, structures, or uses to continue until they are removed.

(1)

It is recognized that there exists within the districts established by this chapter uses which were lawful before this chapter was passed or amended which would be prohibited, regulated, or restricted under the terms of this chapter or future amendments. Such uses are declared by this article to be incompatible permitted uses in the districts involved. It is further the intent of this article that nonconformities shall not be enlarged upon, expanded, or extended, or be used as grounds for adding other structures or uses prohibited elsewhere in the same district, except as provided for herein.

(2)

Nothing in this article shall prohibit the completion of construction and use of a nonconforming building for which a building permit has been issued prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, provided that construction is commenced within 90 days after the date of issuance of the permit, and that the entire building shall have been completed according to the plans filed with the application for permit within one year after the date of issuance of the building permit.

(Ord. No. 691, § 1(32-74), 5-4-2005)