§ 17.80.000. Purpose.  


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  • This chapter regulates nonconforming uses, buildings or structures, lots and signs. This chapter classifies nonconformities by the degree of conflict, annoyance, incompatibility or hazard to the surrounding community. The regulations' purpose is to eliminate nuisances and nonconformities which are highly incompatible with neighboring uses. Where the incompatibility is minor, the purpose is to mitigate and set standards for the property's continued use. All nonconforming uses, buildings or structures, lots and signs shall be encouraged to be converted to conforming uses. Rules and procedures are established to balance the desire to eliminate the use against the degree of the problem and the landowner's rights.

(Ord. 1495-96 § 3(part), 1996).