§ 26-94-010. Continuance.

The lawful use of land existing on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter although such use does not conform to the regulations specified by this chapter for the district in which such land is located, may be continued but shall not 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 said ordinance, and that if any use ceases, the subsequent use of such land shall be in conformance with the regulations specified by this chapter for the district in which such land is located provided that:

(a)

A legal nonconforming use may be replaced by a use of the same or less intensity upon obtaining a use permit or a use permit waiver;

(b)

Pursuant to policy LU-1f of the general plan, a legal nonconforming use may be expanded one time not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the total existing floor area for any structures subject to lot coverage and setback requirements and to all other applicable requirements of the this code, and provided that such structures are not located within a designated redevelopment project area;

(c)

A legal nonconforming use consisting of a mobile home may be replaced with a newer and larger mobile home in the same location, subject to Article 82.

(Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)