§ 3-67. Existing nonconformities.

Structures, trees or installations existing prior to the effective date of these regulations which do not conform to the requirements hereof shall be considered as legal nonconforming uses. These regulations shall not be construed to require the removal, lowering, change or alteration of any legal nonconforming use, structure, tree or installation. A permit shall be required for a legal nonconforming use and shall be issued on application of the owner or agent accompanied by affidavit that the use, structure, tree or installation was in existence on the effective date of these regulations. Applications for permits for nonconforming uses shall be made within one hundred eighty (180) days from the effective date of these regulations.

(Ord. No. 2356, § 7, 8-24-72)

State law reference

Nonconforming uses and structures, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code § 241.019.