Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - October 2019

ARTICLE 9: NONCONFORMITIES ................................................................................................ 9-1 Section 9.1. General Applicability .........................................................................................................9-1

9.1.1. Purpose and Scope .........................................................................................................................................................9-1

9.1.2. Applicability .....................................................................................................................................................................9-1

9.1.3. Determination of Nonconformity Status ......................................................................................................................9-1

9.1.4. Continuation and Minor Repairs and Maintenance Allowed .................................................................................9-1

9.1.5. Change of Tenancy or Ownership ...............................................................................................................................9-1 Section 9.2. Nonconforming Lots...........................................................................................................9-1

9.2.1. Definition ...........................................................................................................................................................................9-1

9.2.2. Use of Nonconforming Lots ............................................................................................................................................9-1

9.2.3. Governmental Acquisition of a Portion of Lot ...........................................................................................................9-2 Section 9.3. Nonconforming Uses .........................................................................................................9-2

9.3.1. Definition ...........................................................................................................................................................................9-2

9.3.2. Regulations........................................................................................................................................................................9-2 Section 9.4. Nonconforming Structures..................................................................................................9-3

9.4.1. Definition ...........................................................................................................................................................................9-3

9.4.2. Regulations........................................................................................................................................................................9-3 Section 9.5. Nonconforming Signs ........................................................................................................9-3

9.5.1. Definition ...........................................................................................................................................................................9-3

9.5.2. Regulations........................................................................................................................................................................9-3 Section 9.6. Nonconforming Exterior Lighting Fixtures..........................................................................9-4

9.6.1. Definition ...........................................................................................................................................................................9-4

9.6.2. Regulations........................................................................................................................................................................9-4 Section 9.7. Nonconforming Site Features .............................................................................................9-4

9.7.1. Definition ...........................................................................................................................................................................9-4

9.7.2. Regulations........................................................................................................................................................................9-4

A. General .............................................................................................................................................................................9-4

B. Upgrading of Nonconforming Site Features with Substantial Remodeling of Structures ................................9-4

C. Upgrading of Nonconforming Site Features with Substantial Expansion of Structures ...................................9-5

D. Upgrading of Nonconforming Site Features with Substantial Expansion of Outdoor Operations, Storage, and Display Areas.....................................................................................................................................................................9-5

E. Compliance to Maximum Extent Practicable.............................................................................................................9-5