HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1372application of the provisions of this Ordinance to circumstances emanating from past actions
and past intentions as regards to the use of land when no standards or lesser standards were in
existence, could yield hardships. It is recognized further that properties which do not now
conform to the provisions of this Ordinance could be allowed to be used in such ways without
violating the spirit of the Ordinance. Accordingly, the following sections refer to situations in
which lots have been platted prior to the adoption of this Ordinance with dimensions and other
characteristics which are not in conformity with the standards of this Ordinance; to treatment of
existing uses and structures not in conformity with the standards of this Ordinance; to standards
for the reconstruction of damaged structures which did not conform to the standards of this
Ordinance; and to changes in zoning, subsequent to the adoption of this Ordinance, as these
might affect conformity of parcels of land their use or improvements thereon to the standards of
this Ordinance.
Section 4.1 Non -Conforming Vacant Lots
This category of nonconformance consists of vacant lots for which plats or descriptions
have been recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Iredell County, which at the time of
the effective date of this Ordinance, fail to comply with the dimensional requirements for the
districts in which they are located Any such nonconforming lot may be used for any of the uses
permitted by this ordinance in the district in which it is located provided:
A. Such vacant lot of record does not abut another lot of record to which it can be combined
as provided for in Section 3.3. Lot of Record
B. Minimum Requirements of the district for front yard, side yard rear yard height and
unobstructed open space shall be complied with.
Section 4.2 Non -Conforming Occupied bets er Buildings or Structures
This category of non -conformances consists of lets; occupied by buildings or structures
at the time of the passage of this Ordinance, that fail to comply with minimum requirements for
area, width, front yard side yard rear yard, height, unobstructed open space and other
requirements for the districts in which they are located. Structures and buildings on thme ko
may be improved enlarged and extended, provided as follows:
Any such improvement, enlargement or extension of buildings or structures shall comply
with minimum requirements as to front yard side yard rear yard height and
unobstructed open space for the district in which they are located.
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A. Non -conforming Principal Buildings or Structures (exeludine mobile homes
and si ns
(1) Normal structural repair and maintenance may be performed to allow the non-
eonformine structure to be used
(2) Any improvement, entarrement or extension of principal buildings or
structures shall comply with minimum requirements as to front yard, side yard
rear yard, height and unobstructed open space and other requirements for the
district in which they are located
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