Burbank Municipal Code Div. 3 New Uses and Structures

Any structure for which a valid building permit has been granted and the actual construction of which has been started, which was conforming when the permit was granted but which became nonconforming when this chapter or any amendment thereto was adopted, may be completed in accordance with the plans and specifications on file in the Building Department, although not conforming with the provisions of this chapter, or amendment thereto, provided:

1. The construction or proposed use of the structure is not in violation of any other ordinance or law; and

2. Work on construction of the structure is diligently carried on and completed within a reasonable time.

Actual construction shall be deemed to have started when construction materials have been placed in permanent position and have been permanently fastened, except that when excavation, demolition, or removal of an existing building has been substantially begun preparatory to rebuilding, such excavation, demolition, and removal shall be deemed to be actual construction if carried on diligently to and including rebuilding. [Formerly numbered Section 31-202; Renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

The nonconforming use of a structure or land shall not be changed to another nonconforming use except as expressly permitted in this article. [Formerly numbered Section 31-203; Renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]