§ 3391.09 — Initiation of new use

3391.09 - Initiation of new use.

A nonconforming use may not be changed to any use other than a use permitted in the zoning district in which it is located, and there shall be no change in the essential purpose of a nonconforming use, except as allowed by this chapter. A. A nonconforming use may not change to any other use except by variance or as provided below. 1. A nonconforming residential use may be changed to another nonconforming residential use subject to the following standards: 2. The new use will decrease the number of dwelling units, and; 3. Any improvement or alteration of the land or structure for the new use will not result in any increased nonconformity to any development standard found in this zoning code. 4. The new use shall not revert to the previous nonconforming use. B. Substitution of a nonconforming nonresidential use is subject to C.C. 3307.10, Variances by City Council. C. The addition of an accessory dwelling unit to a lot developed with a nonconforming residential use is allowed, and is not considered to be an expansion of or a substitution of a nonconforming use in accordance with Sections 3332.355 or 3333.325 as applicable to the underlying residential use of the property.

(Ord. No. 2323-2012, § 1, 12-10-2012; Ord. No. 2526-2025, § 1, 11-24-2025)