General intent

Nonconforming uses are incompatible with and detrimental to permitted uses in the zoning districts in which they are located, cause disruption of the comprehensive land use pattern of the town, inhibit present and future development of nearby properties, and confer upon their owners and uses a position of unfair advantage. It is a fundamental principle of this chapter [article] that nonconformities may be continued as allowed by law. It is also the intent of this chapter that existing nonconformities shall not be a reason for authorizing uses otherwise prohibited in the same zoning district.

(Ord. of 2-3-2025(1), § 1(Exh. A))