§ 4-3. Nonconforming status.

Any use, lot, or structure which does not conform to the regulations of the zoning district in which it is located, is nonconforming when:

1.

The use, lot, or structure was in existence and lawfully operating on the date of the passage of this ordinance, and has since been in regular and continuous use; or

2.

The use, lot, or structure is lawful at the time of the adoption of any amendment to this ordinance, but because of the amendment, no longer complies with applicable regulations; or

3.

The use, lot, or structure was in existence at the time of annexation to the city and has since been in regular and continuous use.