Title 18 — Development Code›Chapter 18.70 — Enforcement
Article 6
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Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels
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Article 6 – Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels
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Chapter 18.72 -- Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels ------------------------------------------------- 1 18.72.010 – Purpose and Intent ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 18.72.020 – Definitions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 18.72.030 – Proof of Legal Nonconformity ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 18.72.040 – Nonconforming Parking Provisions --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 18.72.050 – Nonconforming Adjustments ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 Chapter 18.74 -- Nonconforming Uses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 18.74.010 – Continuation of Legal Nonconforming Uses ---------------------------------------------------------- 5 18.74.020 – Effect of Conditional/Minor Use Permit Requirements --------------------------------------------- 5 18.74.030 – Modifications or Expansions of Legal Nonconforming Uses -------------------------------------- 5 18.74.040 – Discontinuance of Legal Nonconforming Uses ------------------------------------------------------ 5 Chapter 18.76 -- Nonconforming Structures ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 18.76.010 – Continuation of Legal Nonconforming Structures --------------------------------------------------- 7 18.76.020 – Destruction of Legal Nonconforming Structures ----------------------------------------------------- 8 18.76.030 – Residential Exceptions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 Chapter 18.78 -- Nonconforming Parcels ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 18.78.010 – Nonconforming Parcels – Legal Building Sites ----------------------------------------------------- 11 18.78.020 – Subdivision of a Nonconforming Parcel --------------------------------------------------------------- 11 18.78.030 – Merger of Nonconforming Parcels --------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Tables Table 6-1 Amortization Schedule ............................................................................................................. 9
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▸ Title 18 — Development Code
Overview- Article 1
- Chapter 18.02 — Purpose and Applicability of Development Code
- Chapter 18.04 — Interpretation of the Development Code Provisi…
- Chapter 18.06 — Zones and Zoning Map
- Chapter 18.08 — Definitions
- Chapter 18.10 — Residential Zones (R-LD, R-MD, R-HD, and R-UHD)
- Chapter 18.12 — Mixed Use Zones (MUC, MUL, and MUH)
- Chapter 18.14 — Commercial Zones (C-G, C-N, and C-O)
- Chapter 18.16 — Special Purpose Zones (PI, PR, and RM)
- Chapter 18.18 — Specific Plans
- Chapter 18.22 — Site Planning and General Development Standards
- Chapter 18.24 — Accessory Structures
- Chapter 18.26 — Fences, Hedges, and Walls
- Chapter 18.28 — Landscaping and Trees
- Chapter 18.30 — Off-Street Parking and Loading
- Chapter 18.32 — Signs
- Chapter 18.34 — Performance Standards
- Chapter 18.35 — Affordable Housing – Basic Provisions
- Chapter 18.36 — Affordable Housing - Density Bonus
- Chapter 18.38 — Affordable Housing Impact Fee – Residential De…
- Chapter 18.40 — Affordable Housing Impact Fee – Nonresidential…
- Chapter 18.42 — Wireless Communications Facilities
- Chapter 18.48 — Regulations for Specific Land Uses and Activit…
- Chapter 18.50 — General Provisions
- Chapter 18.52 — Tentative Map Filing and Processing
- Chapter 18.54 — Parcel Maps and Final Maps
- Chapter 18.56 — Additional Subdivision Procedures
- Chapter 18.58 — Subdivision Design and Improvements
- Chapter 18.60 — Dedications, Reservations, and Exactions
- Chapter 18.62 — Dedication of Land for Park and Recreational P…
- Chapter 18.64 — Residential Condominiums
- Chapter 18.66 — Residential Condominium Conversions
- Chapter 18.68 — Non-Residential Condominiums
- Chapter 18.72 — Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels
- Chapter 18.74 — Nonconforming Uses
- Chapter 18.76 — Nonconforming Structures
- Chapter 18.78 — Nonconforming Parcels
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