§ 19.080.010 — Intent and purpose

19.080.010 - Intent and purpose.

A. This article provides for the orderly termination of nonconforming rights for lots, structures and uses that were legally established but, due to revisions to the provisions of the Zoning Code, no longer comply. The orderly termination of legally established nonconforming lots, structures and uses is necessary to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, and to bring such lots, structures and uses into conformity with the goals, objectives and policies of the Zoning Code and the General Plan. Where a lot, structure or use is referred to as nonconforming it shall mean that it is legally nonconforming. B. This article limits the expansion of nonconforming lots, structures and uses and establishes the circumstances under which they may be continued, and provides for the correction, maintenance, and removal of such lots, structures and uses. C. The City finds that nonconforming lots, structures and uses within the City, both those that are legally established and those that are illegal, are detrimental to the orderly development of the City and are detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare of persons and property within the City. D. Nonconforming lots, structures and uses shall be eliminated as rapidly as possible as set forth in this article and without infringing upon the constitutional rights of the owners of legally established nonconforming properties. E. These provisions shall regulate the continuation, termination, and modification of lots, structures and uses that were lawfully established, but which no longer conform to the provisions of the Zoning code due to a change in zoning boundaries, change in zoning regulations or upon annexation. F. Only the provisions contained in DIVISION IV of this chapter shall apply to property zoned RA-5 or RC and described in Sections 3 and 4 of Measure R, enacted November 13, 1979.

(Ord. 7408 §1, 2018; Ord. 7331 §3, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)