Contra Costa County Municipal Code Ch. 82-8 Nonconforming Uses

Any lawful use of land or buildings existing at the time Divisions 82 and 84 becomes effective, which use does not conform to the provisions of Divisions 82 and 84, shall be a nonconforming use and shall not be in violation of Divisions 82 and 84 until the use is discontinued or ceases for any reason.

(Prior code § 8107(a): Ord. 431).

If any building or structure constituting a nonconforming use is destroyed or damage by fire, explosion, act of God or the public enemy, or other accident or catastrophe, after the effective date of Divisions 82 and 84, or if an existing use of land is temporarily terminated for any of these reasons, the building or structure may not be repaired or rebuilt if damaged in excess of fifty percent of its reasonable market value at the time of destruction or damage. Any existing nonconforming use of land which is interrupted by any of these causes may lawfully be resumed within six months of the interruption.

(Prior code § 8107(b): Ord. 431).

An existing nonconforming use may be extended or enlarged if the owner first obtains a land use permit.

(Prior code § 8107(c): Ord. 431).