12.26.050 Nonconforming structures and other improvements.
If, at the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title or any amendment thereto, a lawful structure or other improvement exists which is made no longer permissible under the terms of this title or amendment thereto, such structure or other improvement may be continued as a nonconforming structure or other improvement so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following conditions:
A. No nonconforming structure or other improvement shall be altered or changed in a way which increases its nonconformity.
B. Nonconforming structures in existence on or before the effective date of the ordinance adopting this subsection that propose an increase in building area are exempt from complying with the floor area ratio required within the applicable subarea plan.
C. Upkeep, repairs and maintenance of a nonconforming structure or other improvement shall be permitted. (Ord. 2353 § 9, 2021; Ord. 1817 § 2, 2000; Ord. 1815 § 1, 2000; Ord. 1629 § 1, 1996).