Chapter 17.36
Nonconforming Uses And Lots

17.36.010 Nonconforming Lots - A single family dwelling and customary accessory buildings may be erected on any lot legally created before the effective date of this chapter. This provision shall apply even though such lot fails to meet the density requirements of the zone district, providing the lot meets current Health District requirements for water and sewer.

17.36.020 Nonconforming Use in Zoning District - Where lawful use of land within a zoning district exists at the effective date of adoption of this code, which is not permissible under the terms of this code, such use may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful.

17.36.030 Nonconforming Structure - Where a lawful structure exists at the effective date of adoption of this code, that could not be built under the terms of this code, such structure may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:

A. No structure may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity without the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit or Variance.

B. Should such a structure be destroyed by any means, it may be replaced along existing foundation line within 1 year. Should such a structure be destroyed to an extent of more than 50% of its replacement cost at the time of destruction, and not rebuilt within 1 year, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this code.

C. Should such structure be moved any distance for any reason whatever, it shall thereafter conform to the general regulations for the district in which it is located after it is moved.

17.36.040 Abandonment - Any nonconforming use or nonconforming structure which is abandoned and/or discontinued for one year shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this Code. Abandoned/discontinued nonconforming uses and buildings may be subject to the abatement provisions of this Code (See 17.38.030).

17.36.050 Unsafe Buildings - Nothing in this code shall be deemed to prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition of any building or part thereof declared to be unsafe by any official charged with protecting the public safety.