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Division 2 — Nonconformities

§ 9182.1. Site Nonconformities - Site Nonconformity.

Carson Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Carson

Any lawfully created lot which becomes nonconforming as to lot area, lot width, street frontage, or vehicular access requirements may continue indefinitely with such nonconformity and may be developed and used as if it were a conforming lot, except that a new or additional use shall not be developed on a lot which is nonconforming as to vehicular access. This Section shall not be construed as authorizing the establishment of a use for which special site requirements exist differing from the basic requirements of the zone unless the site meets such special requirements at the time such use is established.

(Ord. 79-460 § 5)

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Contents — Carson Zoning Code
Carson Zoning Code
  1. Article 9 — Planning and Zoning
  2. Chapter 1 — ZONING
  3. Division 1 — Title, Authority And Purpose
  4. Division 2 — Format
  5. Division 3 — Zoning Classifications
  6. Division 4 — Zoning Boundaries
  7. Division 1 — Uses Permitted
  8. Division 2 — Accessory Uses
  9. Division 3 — Conditional Use Criteria
  10. Division 4 — Density
  11. Division 5 — Site Requirements
  12. Division 6 — Site Development Standards
  13. Division 7 — Environmental Effects
  14. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  15. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  16. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  17. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  18. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  19. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  20. Division 9 — Special Use Zones
  21. Division 1 — Street Dedication And Improvement
  22. Division 2 — Vehicular Parking, Loading And Maneuvering Areas
  23. Division 3 — Walls
  24. Division 4 — Trash And Recycling Areas
  25. Division 5 — Transportation Demand And Trip Reduction Measures
  26. Division 6 — Project Grading
  27. Division 7 — Signs
  28. Division 8 — Water Efficient Landscaping
  29. Division 1 — Procedures In General
  30. Division 2 — Procedures By Type
  31. Division 1 — Applicability Of Regulations
  32. Division 2 — Nonconformities
    Overview
    1. § 9182.01. General Provisions - Applicability.
    2. § 9182.02. General Provisions - Changes and Alterations.
    3. § 9182.03. General Provisions - Facilities Under Construction.
    4. § 9182.04. General Provisions - Repair of Accidental Damage.
    5. § 9182.05. General Provisions - Extension of Nonconforming Pri…
    6. § 9182.06. General Provisions - Off-Site Relocation.
    7. § 9182.07. General Provisions - No Reversion to Nonconformance.
    8. § 9182.08. General Provisions - Continuation of Nonconformitie…
    9. § 9182.09. General Provisions - Conversion of Residential Stru…
    10. § 9182.1. Site Nonconformities - Site Nonconformity.
    11. § 9182.21. Site Nonconformities - Nonconforming Use Eligible f…
    12. § 9182.22. Site Nonconformities - Termination of Existing Nonc…
    13. § 9182.23. Site Nonconformities - Discontinued Use.
    14. § 9182.24. Site Nonconformities - Continuation of Residential …
    15. § 9182.26. Site Nonconformities - Continuation of Vehicle Repa…
    16. § 9182.27. Site Nonconformities - Continuation of Existing, La…
    17. § 9182.28. Site Nonconformities - Payday Loans.
    18. § 9182.29. Site Nonconformities - Continuation of Legal Noncon…
    19. § 9182.3. Density Nonconformities - Repealed.
    20. § 9182.31. Density Nonconformities - Nonconforming Residential…
    21. § 9182.41. Site Development Nonconformities - Nonconformity Re…
    22. § 9182.42. Site Development Nonconformities - Nonconformity In…
    23. § 9182.43. Site Development Nonconformities - Nonconformity fo…
    24. § 9182.44. Site Development Nonconformities - Nonconformity fo…
    25. § 9182.45. Nonconformity for Automobile Service Stations.
    26. § 9182.46. Site Development Nonconformities - Nonconformity fo…
  33. Division 3 — Relationship Of Zoning Regulations To Other Laws …
  34. Division 4 — Interpretation Of Provisions
  35. Division 5 — Violations And Penalties
  36. Division 6 — Assignment Of Authority, Powers And Duties
  37. Division 1 — Definitions

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