A. Expansion of Nonconforming Uses and Structures. Nonconforming uses and structures shall not be enlarged, expanded, extended, replaced, or altered except as expressly permitted in this Chapter.

B. Expansion Beyond Original Parcel. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to permit expanding or extending a nonconforming use or structure beyond the confines of the lot or parcel of land upon which it was located on the date the use or structure became nonconforming; provided that limited parking area expansion may be permitted beyond the confines of the parcel or lot in accordance with PCC 18A.70.040.A.4.

C. Continuation of Use. A nonconforming use may be continued by successive owners or tenants provided the use is not abandoned.

D. Normal Upkeep, Repairs, and Maintenance. Normal upkeep, repairs, maintenance, strengthening, or restoration to a safe condition of any nonconforming building or structure or part thereof shall be permitted subject to the provisions of this Section.

E. Compliance with Development Regulations. Any additions or expansions of nonconforming uses or nonconforming structures shall comply with applicable development regulations; provided, that portions of nonconformities that legally existed prior to adoption of this Section shall not be subject to this provision.

F. Nonconforming Use Within a Structure. A nonconforming use within an existing structure which is nonconforming by reason of zone classification may be extended throughout such structure.

G. Nonconforming Uses Not Contained in a Structure. "Nonconforming use not contained in a structure" includes, but is not limited to, the stockpiling of materials such as landscape materials, fill dirt, building materials or the storage/parking of vehicles and equipment. When required for an application for confirmation of nonconforming use, documentation of uses not contained in a structure shall be in the form of a site plan or aerial photo provided by the property owner. Such documentation must clearly depict the portions of the property occupied by the nonconforming use on a specific date and time. County staff will conduct an on-site inspection and review existing county records, including aerial photographs, to verify the information provided by the property owner.

H. Structures and Uses Accessory to Residential. Structures and uses accessory to an existing nonconforming residential use shall be allowed as provided in Chapter 18A.36 PCC, Accessory Development.

I. Replacement of Structures. Where a nonconforming structure exists, the structure can be replaced or altered; provided the original size and location of the structure is not increased or relocated in a manner which increases the degree of nonconformity or creates additional impacts.