19.38.010 Purpose and intent.
A. The purpose of this chapter is to regulate nonconforming structures, uses and lots. This chapter includes regulations for determining the legal status of nonconforming uses, structures and other site improvements by creating provisions through which they may be established, maintained, altered, reconstructed, expanded or abated.
B. For additional requirements related to other nonconformities, see the following sections of this title:
1. Open space and common areas—see Chapter 19.09 EMC for multifamily residential and Chapter 19.12 EMC for industrial uses;
2. Adult use businesses—see Chapter 19.13 EMC;
3. Parking—see Chapter 19.34 EMC;
4. Landscaping—see Chapter 19.35 EMC;
6. Uses within shoreline jurisdiction—see shoreline master program. (Ord. 3774-20 § 5(T) (Exh. 3), 2020.)