Article 5 — Nonconformities

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Chapter 18.90 – General Nonconforming Provisions -------------------------------------- 5-1 18.90.010 – Purpose, Intent, and Definitions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5-1 18.90.020 – Establishment and Proof of Legal Nonconforming Status ---------------------------------------- 5-2 18.90.030 – Existing Structures and Uses ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-3 18.90.040 – Customary Maintenance and Repair ------------------------------------------------------------------ 5-3 18.90.050 – Modification and Expansion ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-3 18.90.060 – Nonconforming Minor Use Permit Procedures ------------------------------------------------------ 5-4 Chapter 18.92 – Nonconforming Structures --------------------------------------------------- 5-5 18.92.010 – Continuation of Legal Nonconforming Structures -------------------------------------------------- 5-5 18.92.020 – Destroyed or Deteriorated Non-Residential Structures ------------------------------------------- 5-5 18.92.030 – Destroyed or Deteriorated Residential Structures -------------------------------------------------- 5-6 18.92.040 – Allowed Improvements and Expansions of Nonconforming Structures ----------------------- 5-6 18.92.050 – Repair and Alteration of Nonconforming Structures ----------------------------------------------- 5-7 Chapter 18.94 – Nonconforming Uses ---------------------------------------------------------- 5-9 18.94.010 – Continuation of Legal Nonconforming Uses --------------------------------------------------------- 5-9 18.94.020 – Effect of Conditional Use/Minor Use Permit Requirements -------------------------------------- 5-9 18.94.030 – Expansion or Modification of Legal Nonconforming Uses ---------------------------------------- 5-9 18.94.040 – Discontinuance of Legal Nonconforming Uses --------------------------------------------------- 5-10 Chapter 18.96 – Nonconforming Parcels ------------------------------------------------------ 5-11 18.96.010 – Use of Legal Nonconforming Parcels --------------------------------------------------------------- 5-11 18.96.020 – Subdivision of Legal Nonconforming Parcels ----------------------------------------------------- 5-11 Chapter 18.98 – Other Specific Nonconforming Provisions ---------------------------- 5-13 18.98.010 – Nonconformities Regarding Landscaping ---------------------------------------------------------- 5-13 18.98.020 – Nonconformities Regarding Off-Street Parking and Loading ---------------------------------- 5-13 18.98.030 – Nonconformities Regarding Signs -------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-14

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