§ 21-431. Generally.

The purpose of this article is to set forth limitations and standards for the continuation, modification, improvement or abatement of properties, structures and uses which do not conform to current zoning regulations.

It is the intent of this section to permit existing legal nonconforming uses, properties and structures to continue until they are removed or discontinued, but not to encourage their survival.

A legal nonconforming use, property or structure is one (1) that met all zoning laws and regulations at the time it was initially established, but became nonconforming because of a subsequent change in the law. All references in this article to nonconforming uses, properties and structures refer to such legal nonconformities.

No license or permit shall be issued for the use of any premises or the operation of any business, enterprise, occupation, trade, profession or activity which would involve in any way or constitute a violation of this article. Business tax receipts may be renewed annually for continued operation of nonconforming use in compliance with this article.

(Ord. No. O-00-09, Art. 7 (7.09.00), 4-24-00; Ord. No. O-07-28, § 24, 3-12-07)