It is the general policy of the City to allow uses, structures
and lots that came into existence legally in conformance with then-applicable
requirements to continue to exist and be put to productive use, but
to bring as many aspects of such situations into compliance with existing
regulations as is reasonably possible. This article establishes regulations
governing uses, structures and lots that were lawfully established
but that do not conform to one or more existing requirements of this
chapter. The regulations of this chapter are intended to:
A. Recognize the interests of property owners in continuing to use their
property;
B. Promote reuse and rehabilitation of existing buildings;
C. Place reasonable limits on the expansion of nonconformities that
have the potential to adversely affect surrounding properties and
the community as a whole; and
D. Protect the integrity of residential neighborhoods from the potential
impacts of nonconforming uses.