§ 118-197. Applicability.

The standards and regulations set forth in this article shall apply to those uses, characteristics of uses, buildings, accessory structures, parcels and development inconsistent or nonconforming with the standards and regulations set forth in this chapter, as such may be amended from time to time. Except as otherwise provided herein, this article shall not be applicable to standards and regulations outside the scope of this chapter, including, but not limited to, building codes or fire safety codes. Further, the following existing buildings and uses are exempt from the amortization provisions, as provided in section 118-204 of this article:

(1)

An existing lawful nonconforming building which was designed for religious or public educational purposes, as determined pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, and which is currently used as a religious or educational institution as of the effective date of this article.

(2)

An existing lawful nonconforming religious or public educational use, as determined pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, as of the effective date of this article, regardless of the design of the building use.

(Ord. No. 03-17, § 2, 7-10-03)