§ 13-202. Definitions

The following terms and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Conforming use. An existing and legally established use which is permitted in a particular zone by this Zoning Code.

Conforming development. An existing and legally established development which conforms to the development standards required by this Zoning Code.

Nonconforming development. An existing and legally established development which no longer conforms to the development standards required by this Zoning Code.

Nonconforming dwelling unit. An existing and legally established dwelling unit which no longer conforms to the development standards required by this Zoning Code or which is located in a district where it is no longer permitted.

Nonconforming lot. An existing and legally established lot not complying with the minimum area and dimension standards required by this Zoning Code.

Nonconforming mobile home park. An existing and legally established mobile home park which no longer conforms to the development standards or location provisions required by this Zoning Code.

Nonconforming use. An existing and legally established use which is located in a district where it is no longer permitted by this Zoning Code.

Nonconforming use of land or of land with minor structures only. An existing and legally established use which is located in a district where it is no longer permitted by this Zoning Code and where such use involves no individual structure with a replacement cost exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).

(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)