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Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE›Part V — Administration›Article 28 — NONCONFORMING USES, AND STRUCTURES

Sec. 38-215. Abandonment of Nonconforming Use.

Monterey Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · Monterey

A nonconforming use that is intentionally discontinued or changed to a conforming use for a continuous period of 18 months or more shall not be reestablished, and the use of the structure or site thereafter shall be in conformity with the regulations for the district in which it is located; provided, that this section shall not apply to nonconforming dwelling units. Abandonment or voluntary discontinuance shall include cessation of a use regardless of intent to resume the use.

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▸Contents — Monterey Zoning Code
Monterey Zoning Code
  1. ▸Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE
    Overview
    1. Part I — General Provisions
    2. Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
    3. Part V — Administration
    4. Part I — General Provisions
    5. Part II — Base District Regulations
    6. Part III — Overlay District Regulations
    7. Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
    8. ▸Part V — Administration
      Overview
      1. Article 21
      2. Article 22
      3. Article 23
      4. Article 24 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE APPROVAL
      5. Article 25
      6. Article 26 — AMENDMENTS
      7. Article 27 — APPEALS
      8. ▸Article 28 — NONCONFORMING USES, AND STRUCTURES
        Overview
        1. Sec. 38-212. Specific Purposes.
        2. Sec. 38-213. Continuation and Maintenance.
        3. Sec. 38-214. Alterations and Enlargements of Nonconforming Use…
        4. Sec. 38-215. Abandonment of Nonconforming Use.
        5. Sec. 38-216. Restoration of a Damaged Structure.
        6. Sec. 38-217. New Occupancy on a Site Having Certain Nonconform…
      9. Article 29
      10. Article 30

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