§ 4-1. Categories of nonconformity.

Within the districts established by this ordinance, or amendments that may later be adopted, there exist:

1.

Lots and uses of land,

2.

Buildings and structures,

3.

Uses of land and buildings in combination, and

4.

Characteristics of use which were lawful before this ordinance was passed or amended, but which would be prohibited, regulated, or restricted under the terms of this ordinance or future amendments. It is the intent of this ordinance to permit these nonconformities to continue under regulations contained herein until they are removed, but not to encourage their survival. It is further the intent of this ordinance that such nonconformities shall not be enlarged upon, expanded or extended, nor be used as ground for adding other buildings and structures or uses prohibited elsewhere in the same district.