Lawfully Established

3.2 LAWFULLY ESTABLISHED A building, structure, sign, or parcel of land, or use thereof, was lawfully established if it was in existence prior to May 6, 1947, or was established in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance in effect at the time the use was first established. For the purposes of this Ordinance, the placement or use of a sign, with or without any other structure or use, is considered a use of land. A lot was lawfully established if it was of record or shown on a recorded plat prior to September 4, 1956, and was separately owned. Any building, structure, sign, or parcel of land, or use thereof, that was not lawfully established at the time of the adoption or amendment of this Zoning Ordinance, is not protected by this Article.