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Timestamp: 2019-04-22 00:13:34+00:00

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19.64.020 Continuance of existing uses.
19.64.030 Completion of construction started prior to certain date.
19.64.040 Existing conditional uses to be considered nonconforming when.
19.64.050 Enlargement, extension or reconstruction prohibited – Exceptions.
19.64.060 Substitution or extension restrictions.
19.64.070 Cessation of use defined – Time limits.
19.64.080 Uses subject to mandatory discontinuance.
19.64.090 Timing of discontinuance – Generally.
19.64.110 Discontinuance of structures having certain replacement value required – Time limit.
19.64.120 Removal of other uses and structures required – Notification – Time limits.
19.64.130 Uses not conforming to performance standards – Time limit for conformance.
19.64.140 Uses without conditional use permit or subject to fence requirements – Time limit for conformance.
19.64.150 Nonresidential structures – Replacement restrictions.
19.64.155 Residential – Replacement permitted.
19.64.160 Modification of provisions permitted when.
19.64.170 Repair or alteration permitted when.
19.64.180 Uses not conforming to setback or height requirements – Alteration or enlargement permitted when.
to a safe condition of any part of any building or structure declared unsafe by proper authority. (Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.1101(B)).
A building, structure or part thereof which does not conform to the regulations for the zone in which it is situated, but for which a building permit was issued and construction started prior to July 8, 1969, may be completed in accordance with such plans, providing the work is prosecuted continuously and without delay. Such building shall be deemed to be a nonconforming use and shall thereafter be subject to the regulations set forth herein. (Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.1101(C)).
Any use legally existing as of July 8, 1969, which is listed as a conditional use in the zone wherein located, shall be and remain a nonconforming use until a conditional use permit is obtained as provided in this title. (Ord. 1212§ 1,1969; prior code § 33.1101(D)).
19.64.050 Enlargement, extension or reconstruction prohibited –Exceptions.
such building or premises is located, and except as set forth in CVMC 19.64.060 through 19.64.180. (Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.1102).
A. When authorized in accordance with the provisions herein, a nonconforming use which is determined by the commission to be of the same or a more desirable nature may be substituted for another nonconforming use.
B. Whenever a nonconforming use has been changed to a conforming use, such use shall not be changed to a nonconforming use thereafter.
C. When authorized by the commission, in accordance with the provisions herein, a building devoted to a nonconforming use may be enlarged or completed upon the same lot or parcel where such completion is necessary and incidental to its use. (Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.1102(A)).
A use shall be deemed to have ceased when it has been discontinued either temporarily or permanently, whether with the intent to abandon said use or not.
A. Cessation of Use of Building Designed for Nonconforming Use. A building or structure which was originally designed for a nonconforming use shall not be put to a nonconforming use again when such use has ceased 12 months or more.
C. Cessation of Use of Nonconforming Use of Land. A nonconforming use of land, not involving any building or structure, except minor structures such as fences, signs and buildings less than 400 square feet in area, shall not be resumed when such use has ceased for six months or more. (Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.1102(B)).
D. Nonconforming residential uses located in an I-R, I-L or I zone. (Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.1102(C)).
19.64.090 Timing of discontinuance –Generally.
For determination of the time when such uses must be discontinued, the following tests and procedures are established, as set forth in CVMC 19.64.110 through 19.64.160. (Ord. 1295 § 1, 1970; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.1102(D)).
19.64.110 Discontinuance of structures having certain replacement value required– Time limit.
inspector, of $500.00 or less, shall be abated in three years from date of notification. (Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.1102(D)(2)).
19.64.120 Removal of other uses and structures required – Notification –Time limits.
A. Every nonconforming building in any of the R zones, except residential buildings, churches and schools, which nonconforming building was designed or intended for a use not permitted in the R zone in which it is located, shall be completely removed or altered to structurally conform to the uses permitted in the zone in which it is located, and the use of such building shall be changed to conform with the uses permitted in the zone in which it is located within the times specified in this chapter, upon notice from the planning commission, which time is measured from the date of construction, or from the date of the last transfer of title prior to July 8, 1969, whichever is the lesser.
the treatment of convalescent persons, alcoholics, the wounded or mentally infirm; lodging houses; schools; trailers used for human habitation or trailer camps; and which nonconforming building was designed or intended for a use not permitted in the I zone in which it is located.
3. Type I, Type II or Type III buildings (fire resistant, ordinary masonry or heavy timber construction), 25 years.
D. Where more than one type of building has been constructed on the property and such buildings are used as a part of the business conducted on the property, the longest period of time permitted before removal is required for any such building by the provisions of this chapter shall apply to all such buildings.
most recently constructed. (Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.1102(D)(3)).
19.64.150 Nonresidential structures –Replacement restrictions.
1994; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.1102(D)(6)).
improvements as defined in CVMC 19.64.150; provided, such be initiated within six months and be substantially completed within 12 months of such happening. This allowance shall not apply to industrial-zoned properties. Said reconstruction shall meet all applicable code requirements in place at the time of reconstruction and shall not be built beyond the existing building footprint. (Ord. 2708, 1997; Ord. 2599 § 3, 1994).
Requirements prohibiting restoration or reconstruction or requiring discontinuance of nonconforming uses may be modified by the planning commission for dwellings located in any R zone or for buildings nonconforming only on the basis of yard or height requirements. (Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.1102(D)(7)).
building or structure; provided, no structural alterations shall be made except such as are required by law or ordinance or authorized as permitted herein by the zoning administrator. (Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.1102(E)(1)).
herein except as provided for in CVMC 19.22.170. (Ord. 2711 § 2, 1997; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.1102(E)(2)).
A. The nonconformity of the building was not caused by any action of the building owner.
B. The granting of the reconstruction permit will not cause the reconstruction of a building with a nonconformity which is or will be materially detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood or public welfare based upon factors including, but not limited to, parking, traffic, noise, and incompatible land uses in the immediate surrounding area.
C. The reconstruction does not exceed the existing nonconformity.
D. There are specific site constraints affecting the property which would make conformance with current zoning regulations an undue hardship and burden on the property owner. Such site constraints include, but are not limited to, factors such as minimal street frontage or limited vehicular access to the site.
including building setbacks and landscaping regulations based upon hardship and upon the finding they will not cause a detrimental impact to the surrounding area. (Ord. 2760 § 2, 1998).

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