A. Authority to Continue Any structure, use, lot, site element, or sign that legally existed as a nonconformity as of the effective date of this Ordinance, and any structure, use, lot, site element, or sign that has been made nonconforming as of the effective date of this Ordinance, and any subsequent amendments, may continue subject to the provisions of this Article so long as it remains otherwise legal. A structure, use, lot, site element, or sign that is illegal as of the effective date of this Ordinance, remains illegal if it does not conform with every requirement of this Ordinance.

B. Burden on Property Owner The burden of establishing the legality of a nonconformity under the provisions of this Ordinance is the responsibility of the property owner of the nonconforming structure, lot, site element, or sign, or the operator of the use.

C. Safety Regulations All police power regulations enacted to promote public health, safety, and welfare including, but not limited to, all building, fire, and health codes apply to nonconformities.

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