A nonconforming use is a use of a structure or land which was lawfully established and maintained prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this Title, but which, under this Title, does not conform with the use regulations of the district in which it is located. This chapter is intended to limit the number and extent of nonconforming uses by prohibiting their enlargement and their re-establishment after abandonment and by prohibiting the alteration of the structures in which they are located and the restoration of such structures after destruction thereof.

A nonconforming structure is a structure which was lawfully erected, under construction, or for which a building permit had been issued prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Title but which, under this Title, does not conform with the standards of coverage, setbacks, height, or other regulations for the district in which the structure is located. While permitting the use and maintenance of nonconforming structures, this Chapter is intended to limit nonconforming structures by prohibiting major enlargements that would increase the discrepancy between existing conditions and the standards prescribed in this Title. (Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989.)