8182-1 - Purpose.

The purpose of this Article is to provide for the continuation, alteration, conversion or termination of certain classes of lawful, nonconforming uses and structures (other than signs and billboards) under certain conditions,

and to regulate substandard lots. These provisions apply to uses and structures that deviate from the regulations of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)

8182-2 - Nonconforming structures due only to changed standards.

Where structures have been rendered nonconforming due only to revisions in development standards dealing with lot coverage, lot area per structure, height or setbacks, and the use therein is permitted or conditionally permitted in the zone, such structures are not required to be terminated under this Article and may be continued and expanded or extended on the same lot, provided that the structural or other alterations for the expansion or extension of the structure are in conformance with the regulations in effect for the zone in which such structures are located.

(Ord. No. 4498, § 5, 12-6-2016)

8182-2.1 - Carports.

Existing nonconforming carports may be enclosed, provided that no additional living space is thereby created and a Zoning Clearance is obtained.

(Ord. No. 4498, § 5, 12-6-2016)

8182-2.2 - Wireless communication facilities.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, any wireless communication facility rendered nonconforming solely by the enactment or subsequent amendment of development standards stated in Section 8175-5.20.3 shall be governed by Section 8175-5.20.15.

(Ord. No. 4498, § 5, 12-6-2016)

8182-3 - Continuation of existing nonconforming mobilehomes.

8182-3.1 A nonconforming mobilehome used as a residence under a Continuation Permit in lieu of any and all other residences permitted or conditionally permitted for any purpose may continue to be used as a residence by a new owner if a Planning Director Conditional Use Permit is obtained and the following conditions are met:

a.

The mobilehome is in compliance with the applicable provisions of Section 8175-5.1d, and with the parking requirements of Section 8176-1 Parking and Loading Requirements; and

b.

The mobilehome was being used legally as a residence on the subject site on or before July 24, 1978, and the mobilehome has been so used and has remained continuously in place since the actual commencement of such use.

8182-3.2 Mobilehomes used as residences under a Planning Director Conditional Use Permit between July 24, 1978 and July 2, 1981, may continue to be used as such if no other residence was located on the subject site at any time between July 24, 1978 and the time of issuance of the Planning Director Conditional Use Permit,

provided that either 1) a modification to renew the Planning Director Conditional Use Permit through a Planned Development Permit process is obtained or 2) the status of the mobilehome as a single family dwelling meets the applicable provisions of Sections 8175-5.1d, and the parking requirements of Section 8176-1 Parking and Loading Requirements.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 8, 6-21-2016)

8182-4 - Nonconforming uses due only to changes in parking requirements.

Uses that have been rendered nonconforming due only to revisions in parking requirements shall be subject to the following regulations:

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)

8182-4.1 - Expansion and conformance.

Expansion of the particular use shall be permitted if the current parking requirements for the use can be met, and the addition or enlargements otherwise conform to the regulations in effect for the zone in which it is located.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)

8182-4.1.1 - Exception.

A single-family dwelling may be expanded when the proposed expansion does not meet current parking requirements, if all of the following conditions exist:

(a)

The dwelling has at least one (1) covered parking space;

(b)

The existing lot configuration does not allow for a second covered space, or does not allow for access to a second covered space;

(c)

The proposed addition otherwise conforms to the provisions of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)

8182-4.2 - Changes of use.

Changes of use to a similar use, with the same or less parking requirements and type of permit allowed in the same zone, shall be allowed provided that current requirements for parking can be met. Where parking cannot meet the current requirement for the new use, the required permit under this Chapter must be obtained. In such cases, the parking requirements shall be determined to the satisfaction of the Planning Division and be specified by the permit. The parking specified under the permit shall not be considered conforming.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)