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Chapter 17.64 — LEGAL NONCONFORMING USES

Kerman Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Kerman

17.64.010 Continuation of legal nonconforming uses.

The continuance of a legal nonconforming use is allowed subject to the following:

A. Additional Development. Additional development of any property on which a nonconforming use exists shall require that all new uses and structures comply with all applicable provisions of this zoning code.

B. 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 the intensity of the nonconformity.

C. Conversion of a Nonconforming Use. If a nonconforming use is converted to a conforming use, no nonconforming use may be resumed. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).

17.64.020 Expansion or modification of legal nonconforming uses.

Any expansion or modification of a legal nonconforming use shall only be allowed in compliance with all applicable provisions of this zoning code. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).

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Kerman Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 17.02
  2. Chapter 17.04 — INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING CODE
  3. Chapter 17.06 — ZONES AND ZONING MAP
  4. Chapter 17.10 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
  5. Chapter 17.12 — COMMERCIAL, OFFICE, AND MIXED-USE ZONES
  6. Chapter 17.14 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
  7. Chapter 17.16 — PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC ZONES
  8. Chapter 17.18 — COMBINING ZONES
  9. Chapter 17.20 — GENERAL SITE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  10. Chapter 17.22 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
  11. Chapter 17.24 — FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES
  12. Chapter 17.26 — LANDSCAPING
  13. Chapter 17.28 — PARKING, LOADING, AND ACCESS
  14. Chapter 17.30 — SIGN REGULATIONS
  15. Chapter 17.32 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  16. Chapter 17.40 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
  17. Chapter 17.42 — DENSITY BONUSES
  18. Chapter 17.44 — MARIJUANA CULTIVATION AND DISPENSARIES
  19. Chapter 17.46 — MULTI-UNIT DWELLING OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
  20. Chapter 17.48 — SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING DESIGN STANDARDS
  21. Chapter 17.50 — ALCOHOL BEVERAGE SALES USES
  22. Chapter 17.60 — GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
  23. Chapter 17.62 — NONCONFORMING PARCELS
  24. Chapter 17.64 — LEGAL NONCONFORMING USES
  25. Chapter 17.70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  26. Chapter 17.72
  27. Chapter 17.74 — ZONING CLEARANCE
  28. Chapter 17.76 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  29. Chapter 17.78 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT
  30. Chapter 17.80 — SITE PLAN REVIEW PERMIT
  31. Chapter 17.82 — ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT
  32. Chapter 17.84 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
  33. Chapter 17.86 — TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
  34. Chapter 17.88 — VARIANCE PERMIT
  35. Chapter 17.90 — MINOR DEVIATION PERMIT
  36. Chapter 17.92 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  37. Chapter 17.94 — PERMIT AMENDMENT, MODIFICATION, AND REVOCATION
  38. Chapter 17.96 — DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW PERMIT
  39. Chapter 17.98
  40. Chapter 17.110
  41. Chapter 17.112 — AMENDMENTS AND REZONES
  42. Chapter 17.114 — APPEALS
  43. Chapter 17.116 — PUBLIC NOTICES AND HEARINGS
  44. Chapter 17.118 — ENFORCEMENT AND VIOLATIONS
  45. Chapter 17.120 — DEFINITIONS

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