<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 8.1 - Purpose and intent.</div>
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               The regulations of this Article govern nonconformities, which are lots, uses, developments,
               or signs that were lawfully established but because of the adoption of new or amended
               regulations or right-of-way acquisitions no longer comply with one or more requirements
               of this ordinance. The regulations of this Article are also intended to:
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               (a)
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               Recognize the interest of landowners in continuing to use their property for uses
               and activities that were lawfully established.
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               (b)
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               Promote maintenance, reuse, and rehabilitation of existing structures.
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               (c)
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               Place reasonable limits on nonconformities that have the potential to adversely affect
               the health, safety, and welfare of surrounding properties or the community as a whole.
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