§ 86-4.018. Nonconforming uses.  


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  • The regulations prescribed in Sections 86-4.014 and 86-4.016 shall not be construed to require the removal, lowering, or other change or alteration of any structure or tree not conforming to the regulations as of February 9, 1956, or otherwise interfere with the continuance of any nonconforming use. Nothing contained in this chapter shall require any change in the construction, alteration, or intended use of any structure, the construction or alteration of which was begun before February 9, 1956, and is diligently prosecuted and completed within two years.

    Before any nonconforming structure or tree may be replaced, substantially altered or repaired, rebuilt, allowed to grow higher, or replanted, a permit must be secured from the board of adjustment authorizing the replacement, change, or repair. No permit shall be granted that would allow the establishment or creation of an airport hazard or permit a nonconforming structure or tree or nonconforming use to be made or become higher or become a greater hazard to air navigation than it was on February 9, 1956, or than it was when the application for permit is made. Except as provided in this section, all applications for permits shall be granted. No permit shall be required to make maintenance repairs to or to replace parts of existing structures which do not enlarge or increase the height of the existing structure.

(Prior code § 8216: Ord. 976).