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Chapter 18.16 — SPECIFIC DISTRICT REGULATIONS

§ 18.24

Fort Jones Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Fort Jones

Sec. 18.24.010. - Restricted.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, uses of land, buildings or structures existing at the time of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title may be continued although the particular use, or the building or structure does not conform to the regulations specified by this title for the district in which the particular building or structure is located or use is made; provided, however, no such use shall be enlarged or increased, nor be extended to occupy a greater area than that occupied by such use at the time of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title, and that if any such use ceases, the subsequent use of the land shall be in conformity to the regulations specified by this title for the district in which the land is located.

(Code 1987, § 18.24.010; Ord. No. 26-1976, art. 6, § 6.01, 1976)

Sec. 18.24.020. - Use permit required.

The nonconforming use of a portion of a building may be extended throughout the building, provided that, in each case, a use permit shall first be obtained.

(Code 1987, § 18.24.020; Ord. No. 26-1976, art. 6, § 6.02, 1976)

Sec. 18.24.030. - Cessation of nonconforming use.

If nonconforming uses cease voluntarily by the owner for a continuous period of six months, it shall be considered abandoned and shall thereafter be used only in accordance with the regulations for the district in which it is located.

(Code 1987, § 18.24.030; Ord. No. 26-1976, art. 6, § 6.03, 1976)

Sec. 18.24.040. - Nonconforming buildings.

  • (a) Nonconforming buildings damaged or destroyed by fire, explosion, earthquake or other act to the extent of more than 50 percent of their reasonable value as determined by the building inspector, may be restored only if made to conform to all of the regulations of the district in which located, except that dwellings in the R districts may be so restored on lots having a width of not less than 45 feet and areas of not less than 4,500 square feet without the requirement that use permits first be secured.

  • (b) Nonconforming buildings damaged or partially destroyed by fire, explosion, earthquake or other act to an extent of less than 50 percent of its reasonable value, may be restored and the use thereof may be continued on condition that the restoration is started within six months and diligently continued to completion, provided that such nonconforming buildings or use shall not be enlarged.

  • (c) Ordinary maintenance and repairs may be made to any nonconforming building, provided no structural alterations are made, and providing that such work in any one year does not exceed 15 percent of the reasonable value of the building. Other repairs may be permitted provided that a use permit shall first be secured in each case.

(Code 1987, § 18.24.040; Ord. No. 26-1976, art. 6, § 6.04, 1976)

CHAPTER 18.28. - REVOCATION OF PERMITS

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▸ Contents — Fort Jones Zoning Code
Fort Jones Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 18.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Chapter 18.12 — ZONING DISTRICT AND ZONING MAP
  3. ▸ Chapter 18.16 — SPECIFIC DISTRICT REGULATIONS
    Overview
    1. § 18.20
    2. § 18.24
    3. § 18.28
    4. § 18.32
  4. Chapter 18.36 — VARIANCES
  5. Chapter 18.40 — HOUSING DENSITY BONUSES AND INCENTIVES
  6. Chapter 18.44 — ENFORCEMENT
  7. Chapter 18.48 — AMENDMENTS
  8. Chapter 18.52 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
  9. Chapter 18.56 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
  10. Chapter 18.60 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  11. Chapter 18.64 — SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY UNITS

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