Sec. 26-170. - Purpose and intent.

This division establishes uniform provisions for the regulations of legal nonconforming land uses, structures and parcels. Within the zoning districts established by this Development Code, there are existing land uses, structures, and parcels that were lawful before the adoption, or amendment of this Development Code, but that would be prohibited, regulated, restricted differently under the terms of this Development Code or future amendments. It is the intent of this Development Code to discourage the long-term continuance of nonconformities, but to permit them to exist under the limited conditions outlined in this article. This article is intended to be administered in a manner that encourages the eventual abatement of nonconformities.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)