Sec. 26-173. - Continuation of nonconformities.

(a)

Maintenance and repairs allowed.

(1)

A nonconformity (i.e., parcel, sign, structure, or use) may be maintained and continued with customary maintenance and repair without any expansion or enlargement of area, space, or volume, except for improvements and expansions specified in subsection (b), below. A nonconformity may be maintained provided that no structural alterations shall be made to structural supporting members (i.e., bearing wall,

column, beam, girder, rafter, joist), except as required for health and safety as determined by the building official.

(b)

Improvements and expansions allowed.

(1)

The addition of one (1) accessory structure related to a conventional single-family dwelling provided that all structures shall comply with all other regulations of the zone (This does not apply to accessory dwelling units);

(2)

The addition of animal sheds or shades, hay barns, etc. for agricultural operations where there is no increase in animals, wastewater, or employees;

(3)

The continued use and expansion of certain nonconforming communications buildings and structures (including, but not limited to, radio towers, wireless facilities, and antennas) that directly or indirectly provide or support emergency services within the county (including, but not limited to, the broadcast of Emergency Alert System messages or public agency communications) may be allowed subject to the approval of a conditional use permit in compliance with article VI, division 4 and the following findings;

a.

That the improvement and/or expansion of the nonconformity is directly or indirectly related to the provision of emergency services within the county and will provide these services for the lifetime of the project;

b.

That the improvement and/or expansion of the existing nonconforming building or structure will not result in an increase of more than one hundred (100) percent of the original floor area of the nonconformity, not including the floor area of any previously approved expansions; and

c.

That the improvement and/or expansion of the nonconformity would not be detriment to the public health, safety and general welfare.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)