Section 17.112.020 Nonconforming uses of land and structures.
Where, at the time of passage of the ordinance codified in this chapter, a lawful
use of land
or a structure exists which would not be permitted by the regulations imposed by this chapter, the
use may be continued where it remains otherwise lawful, provided:
A. A nonconforming use may not be enlarged, increased
or extended to occupy a greater
area of land or structure than was occupied on the effective date of adoption or amendment of the
ordinance codified in this chapter.
B. No nonconforming use may be moved in whole or in part
to any portion of the lot or
parcel other than that occupied by such use on the effective date of adoption or amendment of the
ordinance codified in this chapter.
C. Should any nonconforming use cease for any reason
for a period of more than one year,
any subsequent use of the land or structure shall conform to the regulations specified by this
ordinance for the district in which such land is located.
D. No additional nonconforming use or structure shall
be added to an existing
nonconforming use or structure. (Ord. 225 (part), 2003)
