§ 801. Definitions.  


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  • Nonconformity. Any land use or physical design of development, structure, or lot of record legally established prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, or subsequent amendment to it, which would not be permitted by, or is not in full compliance with, the regulations of this Ordinance.

    Nonconforming Use. An activity using land, buildings, and/or structures for purposes which were legally established prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, or subsequent amendment to it, and which would not be permitted to be established as a new use in the zone in which it is located by the regulations of this Ordinance.

    Nonconforming Structure or Development Site. Any structure or development site, established prior to the effective date of this Ordinance or subsequent amendment to it, which does not fully comply with the standards of this Ordinance.

    Nonconforming Lot of Record. Any validly recorded lot which at the time it was recorded fully complied with all applicable laws and ordinances, but which does not fully comply with the lot requirements of this Ordinance concerning minimum area, minimum lot width, or minimum street frontage.