§ 9.1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Chapter is to provide for the following:
A.
Continuing maintenance of nonconforming uses, buildings, structures and site elements, uses which do not conform to the provisions of this development code but which complied with applicable laws when established;
B.
Provide for the gradual replacement of nonconforming uses with uses that conform to the provisions of this development code;
C.
Provide for the expansion of nonconforming uses by the City Council;
D.
Provide for the continuance of nonconforming use of land; and
E.
Provide for the continuance and expansion of nonconforming buildings, structures and site elements.