§ 18.94.010 — Continuation of Legal Nonconforming Uses

Santa Clara City Code · Santa Clara City Code § 18.94.010

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The continuance of a legal nonconforming use is allowed subject to all of the following: A. Change of Ownership. Change of management, ownership, or tenancy of a nonconforming use shall not affect its nonconforming status; provided, the use and intensity of use, as determined by the Director, does not change. B. Additional Development. Additional development of any property on which a nonconforming use exists shall require that all new uses and structures be in compliance with all of the applicable provisions of this Zoning Code. C. Conversion of a Nonconforming Use. If a nonconforming use is converted to a conforming use, no nonconforming use may be resumed. D. Changes to a Nonconforming Use. If no structural alterations are made, a nonconforming use may be changed to another nonconforming use of an equal or more restrictive classification, as determined by the Director. Once changed, the nonconforming use may not be changed back to a nonconforming use of a less restrictive classification, as determined by the Director.