Gun Club Shift In Litchfield Jun 6, 2008
Because he claims the shooting is simply an existing non-conforming use, Mr. Grimes has said that the only appropriate venue for a challenge by neighbors is superior court, not the land-use commission. He has said that because the commission has no authority over zoning enforcement, it cannot hold a public meeting to investigate and hear evidence regarding the gun club. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Letter: Veterinarians address concerns about proposed move May 21, 2008
Because the site was being used as a business surrounded by residences, it was zoned as a non-conforming use within a residential district. We are simply asking for a change-of-use petition, which is a change from one business to another. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Hotels or homes? May 21, 2008
I am the definition of a pre-existing non-conforming use, Miller said during the hearing, calling his business a safety net for the town by providing affordable housing. Advocates for the homeless were once again present at the meeting and ready to speak on behalf of the occupants of the motels. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Starkville P&Z approves mobile-home land designation after much debate May 15, 2008
As City Attorney Rodney Faver explained, the sticky mobile home issue has haunted Starkville before, in part a result of non-conforming use that s been grandfathered in to local policy ... We re talking about angels dancing on the head of a pin here, said Commissioner Jerry Emison, who warned of setting a fearsome precedent which might further legitimize essentially illegal, non-conforming use of R-1 land. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Town negotiates deal on tax forgiveness May 9, 2008
The property is zoned as medium density residential, MDR, with a non-conforming use as a junkyard, and Cusson was denied a zone change by the Zoning Commission last year. In an April 3 letter, Cusson stated, "Having been before both planning and zoning, I believe everyone is in agreement that some type of 'transition' zone between LI (light industrial) and MDR would be best for this property." Maynard did not believe a zone change would be approved by the Zoning Commission before another town... (Pictorial Gazette, CT)
Mayor: 'Laughing out loud, crying inside'Delle Donna maintains innocence, talks about conviction May 4, 2008
"I was looking for information, and since this was going from a non-conforming use as a bar to a conforming use, he told me all she needed to do was get the permits," Delle Donna said. "This got twisted in court. We have a small town. Building inspectors work four hours a day. It is not unusual for people to come to me and ask for help.". (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Year-long use of cottages challenged Apr 19, 2008
"This is a non-conforming use," Mr. Beecher said. However, Mr. Beecher said he is confident that he would meet with Danbury attorney Larry Mix, who is representing Mr. Vacirca, before the trial date to attempt to resolve the issue without having to go to court. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Sennett may take its own ZBA to court Apr 18, 2008
ZBA member Jerry Patience had supported all denials of the appeals and voted against the three appeals accepted, while Peter Adams disagreed with the decision refuting the code enforcement officer's determination that the property had lost its non-conforming use status. These were the decisions made on March 25. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Gun Club: Lawyer Returning Fire Apr 18, 2008
"That commission refused their request for a public hearing in February, and now they're trying to do it again. The commission has no authority to hold a hearing ... it has no jurisdiction over this because the shooting activity is a valid, non-conforming use that was in place before zoning." The Cropsey family's 200-acre property, located in the rural and isolated section of Litchfield, was used by the late James "Buck" Cropsey, his wife Joyce, his children and guests for shooting activities... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
More of this story Apr 15, 2008
Costa said his concern remains having ample staff to process the applications that are streaming in, especially from non-conforming use certificates for transient vacation rentals ... After the county issues the non-conforming use certificates to allow vacation rentals to operate in some non-visitor destination areas, Costa said he anticipates many complaints about illegal operations trying to continue under the radar. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Seventh Street Station application filed Apr 6, 2008
All of the staff work and the city work would be to establish a non-conforming use, said City Manager Jon Nelson. The dilemma, and whether to continue with the zoning change, will be discussed at the Corvallis City Council meeting that begins at 7 p.m. Monday in the downtown fire station at 400 N.W. Harrison Boulevard. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Board approves addition at Miller's Florist Apr 3, 2008
The Board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a request from owner Kathy McGlothlen to alter a non-conforming use permit that will allow an addition between two existing buildings. Part of it is we have to put a new roof on the building, McGlothlen told the Board s five members. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Restaurant owners win half of appeals Mar 27, 2008
Item No. 6, the code enforcement officer's determination that the property had lost its non-conforming use status as a restaurant, was overturned because food had been sold on the premises prior to one year after the property had been purchased, even though the food was sold for only a few hours. The zoning ordinance for abandonment of non-conforming use did not describe or define the degree to which the use must continue. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
ELMA CODE UPDATES NEARLY COMPLETED Mar 16, 2008
Sunday 16 March, 2008. Andrew Reilly of Wendel - Duchscherrer Architects eers PC of Amherst, the firm selected by the Town Board to help draft the new zoning ordinances, gave the report at the meeting. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)
'On A Roll' deli rolls in Pawcatuck Mar 7, 2008
On A Roll at 210 South Broad St. has the blessing of the town after getting a permit to allow a non-conforming use after it took over the space where Pawcatuck Video used to be on South Broad Street. Zoned for manufacturing, owners and partners Dawn Tosti and Don Gallant said everyone from the town hall was really supportive of their efforts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Coming to terms with language of zoning Mar 6, 2008
"You have to prove, to get non-conforming use, that you have continuously, without interruption, used this property for this use, that was a legal use before the zoning was applied," Murphy said. Describing the zoning or deputy zoning commissioner's role as having the final say on a new development plan may be too simplistic. (Catonsville Times, MD)
Free workshops to make sense of zoning jargon Mar 6, 2008
And he is likely to conclude May 5 with a discussion of non-conforming use, one of the myriad development-related terms Murphy hopes to translate into simplified language ... "You have to prove, to get non-conforming use, that you have continuously, without interruption, used this property for this use, that was a legal use before the zoning was applied," Murphy said. (Arbutus Times, MD)
Seminars on development under way Mar 5, 2008
And he is likely to conclude May 5 with a discussion of non-conforming use, one of the myriad development-related terms Murphy will translate into language everyone can understand. While simple to define, non-conforming use often proves difficult to prove for a particular property, Murphy said ... "You have to prove, to get non-conforming use, that you have continuously, without interruption, used this property for this use, that was a legal use before the zoning was applied," Murphy said. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Pioneer Restaurant saga continues Feb 28, 2008
They appealed three decisions made by Weiman: the requirement to have a site plan, approval by the ZBA for outdoor seating and a drive-up window as non-conforming use, and whether the restaurant had lost its non-conforming use status ... Chatfield said his clients, John Ryan, Gregory Rigby, and Mark Bachman, were allowed to expand their property up to 50 percent for a non-conforming use, which would include the outdoor seating as long as they didn't exceed that percent ... To retain rights to a... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
CAFO appeal decision expected Monday Feb 28, 2008
Until then, it is simply considered a non-conforming use. Pat Brown, Harrison s attorney, said his client applied for a CAFO permit because he wants to raise the number of animals he maintains to historic levels. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Pioneer Restaurant property hearing continues Tuesday Feb 26, 2008
The dispute centers on the Pioneer Restaurant property which was renovated to include some expanded use, with the issue of non-conforming use coming into play. The hearing will be held at the Sennett Town Office Building, 6931 Cherry Street Road. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Letters for Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Feb 20, 2008
Now non-conforming use certificates will grandfather hundreds of them all over the island, operated by people who violated zoning laws and perverted the concept of residential neighborhoods. Courage would have meant requiring that all such existing un-permitted buildings revert to their proper residential use, in strict adherence to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Sennett postpones public hearing on Pioneer Jan 25, 2008
Pioneer Restaurant owners Donald Ryan, Mark Bachman, and Gregory Rigby, of RyBach roperties, LLC, essentially maintain that they complied with the town's building code and that the code enforcement officer made three decisions not supported by town ordinances: the requirement to have a site plan, approval by the ZBA for outdoor seating and a drive-up window as non-conforming use, and whether or not the restaurant lost its non-conforming use status. For more, read The Citizen Friday. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Weeping Willow Purchase Eyed Jan 24, 2008
"I commented on its high price for the property," said Riverhead Town Supervisor Phil Cardinale, "but in the appraisal, the values were based upon the fact that it was a pre-existing, non-conforming use. Since it is a pre-existing, non-conforming use, it could be converted into a luxury hotel or even [a condo]." The process includes the demolition of the three one-story motels totaling 4,557 square feet, removing the debris and mitigating wastewater discharge, Searl said. Once that is finished,... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
MARILLA BOARD REZONES LAND FOR FARM Jan 19, 2008
"The Town Board has determined that the construction of a new building is not an expansion of a non-conforming use as the entire parcel has been in agricultural use consistently prior to its rezoning to RR and is therefore 'grandfathered'.". East Aurora Advertiser 2008. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)
Planning and zoning impact felt by Laurie residents Dec 15, 2007
When Laurie adopted Pnances in May 2005 a number of homes in commercial districts were 'grandfathered' in as non-conforming use. As long as the homes remain occupied they retain that designation, but if they sit vacant for six months they are then re-established as commercial property. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Eyesore options (64) Nov 25, 2007
But because the company has been operating since before zoning, it s considered a non-conforming use and the local government has few options to appease frustrated neighbors. We re kind of stuck, and we have a lot of (businesses) around town that are that way, said assistant planning director Steve Hess. (Montana Standard, MT)
Prospects unclear for developments begun under M37 Nov 24, 2007
What they have is a non-conforming use that can t be transferred to a new owner, he said. In some counties, that means the house can t be expanded or rebuilt if it burns down. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Planning Commission set to discuss thorny issues Nov 13, 2007
Back in July some commissioners saw this move as a removal and reinstallation of the sign, which would invalidate its grandfathered status that allows an existing non-conforming use to remain, providing it's not altered. The new proposal is to leave the whole sign as is, and not change a thing. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Twin River vote Saturday Nov 9, 2007
Initially, the (greyhound) track was a non-conforming use, but it became conforming in '94 due to a lot of interest and money coming from corporations. " Lees maintained there is good news for those planning on voting like him. Despite the fact this is a non-binding election, "the town's comprehensive plan is enforceable by state law, courtesy of Title 45 of the Rhode Island General Laws. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Spring Valley adopts zoning map Oct 23, 2007
Properties that are currently non-conforming uses will remain non-conforming uses under the new code ... Both businesses are non-conforming use in a residential district, and that will remain the same under the new map ... Andreoni said the blocks will be zoned commercial, and since residences can t be built in a commercially zoned district, some non-conforming uses were created. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Starkville day care takes city to court over zoning Oct 21, 2007
t will create an additional room that will not extend beyond the horizontal projection of the roof, the statement continues, which goes on to refer to the enclosure as a #039;negligible' rather than substantial upgrade' of an allowed non-conforming use that does not change the purpose for which the structure is used ... The city maintains enclosing the carport will increase the square-footage of the habitable space, therefore enlarging an existing non-conforming use. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Couple takes Grain Valley to court to build home Sep 23, 2007
" The Grain Valley Board of Aldermen was served with the lawsuit nearly two weeks ago at its regular meeting. A phone call to the city's attorney, James Cook, was not returned. City Administrator Gary Bradley declined to comment, citing legal matters. The property has been in Kendra Lee's family for four generations. She's lived in Grain Valley her entire life. However, most of the property abutting the Lee's land contains residential property, Richard said. Municipalities often allow a property... (The Examiner)
What were they thinking? Sep 13, 2007
In land use terms, a park is a non-conforming use in the area. Nearby farmers have good reason to be concerned that a park in their midst will have a negative impact on their operations. (Lebanon Express, OR)
City seeks to upgrade former gas stations Aug 31, 2007
Only a change of use outside of service station zoning or the inactivity of a non-conforming use for six months or longer would result in mandatory council approval for such properties ... The most recent case was one in which Guzy s Automotive was performing in some non-conforming uses, but would not have come to council if not for a desire to place a MetroPCS cellular tower on his property ... The proposals which have passed council approval have mostly agreed non-conforming uses were not... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Blog commentary: Aug 18, 2007
"It is a breath of fresh air to note that Commissioner McPhail questions the sighting of mobile homes and double-wides in the city of West Frankfort. Regardless of how these mobile homes were given permits in the past, the ordinance regarding the sighting is very clear. If the structure has a frame and has wheels attached and the wheels remain or are removed, the structure is still a mobile home by definition. The placement of a foundation under the double-wide does not make either a single-wide... (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Letters for Monday, August 13, 2007 Aug 14, 2007
The County Council is now about to declare this illegal unless it is grandfathered with a non-conforming use permit. But they are really trying to eliminate TVRs through attrition and onerous requirements. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
EH company sues Stafford ZBA Aug 7, 2007
The company also states in the lawsuit that the total area of building at 15 Middle River Road is 50,000 square feet and is located in an industrial district that "under the zoning regulations for the town of Stafford, the plaintiff's use is permitted." According to the lawsuit, the ZBA granted the company's application as a "non-conforming use" with the following restrictions: * The sale of used vehicles outside a fenced area is acceptable with a limit of five ... The non-conforming use is tied... (Journal Inquirer, CT)
Aldermen reject rezoning for day care Jul 26, 2007
"The stores in the area were legal non-conforming use, and then the R-1 zoning was overlaid," said Temple. "So no, the area is not purely residential.". (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
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Melinda Madison, an attorney for Triad Investments, offered a more detailed legal argument against "ripping into non-conforming uses." She said this would be a violation of state legislation and of Illinois Supreme Court rulings. "The court upheld non-conforming use as a property right," Madison said. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Crusade gets some leverage: Federal official tells group that city can't trump federal regs, giving the group some firepower in its bid to give homeless students in Morning Sun a place to call home Jul 24, 2007
She applied for a 12-month special use permit to remodel the house, but the Board said no, ruling the request a non-conforming use. The town code s definition of family (related by blood, marriage or adoption) resulted in a 3-0 vote against the special-use request that would have given approval to opening Crusade House. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Starkville mayor uses veto power to stop billboard reconfiguration Jul 20, 2007
The commissioners halted, saying they were uncomfortable with the sign since it reflects a non-conforming use according to the city's sign ordinance, which states billboards cannot be closer than 2,640 feet to one another. Lamar has another billboard 500 feet away. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Camp vetoes fire chief promotion for second time Jul 19, 2007
And in another repeat of prior performances, Ramona Pollard, owner of Little Hearts Learning Center on Critz Street again petitioned the board to allow her to enclose a carport, increasing the interior space of the facility, which the city has ruled is a non-conforming use within a residential neighborhood ... Cox did not buy this ertical extension of usable area argument, saying if a building expands its livable square-footage vertically or horizontally would be a violation of the rule to not... (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Aldermen to begin cleaning up trash ordinances tonight Jul 18, 2007
The aldermen will also revisit the issue of whether or not a closed-in carport at the Little hearts Learning Center constitutes an expansion of what is a non-conforming use in a residential neighborhood ... And city building codes are explicit when they state a non-conforming use can not expand. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Zoning change OK'd in DeKalb Jul 18, 2007
A multi-unit originally built on a lot as a non-conforming use such as a converted house with two apartments that was built on a lot originally zoned for a single-family house could be rebuilt as a multi-unit if it was destroyed in a fire, flood or other disaster, Farnum said. Fourth Ward Alderman Donna Gorski asked what the city would do if a multi-unit was found on a lot assigned for a single-family space after the new zoning was enacted. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Planning and zoning commission votes to keep Highway 12 billboard in place Jul 12, 2007
STARKVILLE Call it a squeak of semantics, legalese, or just plain luck, but the Lamar Advertising billboard on Highway 12 where Green Oaks Plaza is moving into phase II of construction, was approved by the Starkville Planning and Zoning Commission to remain in place, despite some commissioners' belief that the sign promulgated a non-conforming use and a violation of the city's sign ordinance ... This process, in essence, removes the sign and then puts it back, say commissioners, a violation of... (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Commission won't rezone old building Jul 11, 2007
A building vacant for more than six months loses any non-conforming use status, the Columbus Planning Commission noted Monday in denying a request to commercially rezone property in the middle of a residential district. Susie D. Forte Tate asked the commission to rezone property at 1214 13th St. S. from an R-1 single-family residential district to a C-1 neighborhood commercial district. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Red's petition for rezoning draws crowd Jul 4, 2007
Koehler explained that because the property was grandfathered in when the zoning code was first enacted, the property is operating under a non-conforming use and, therefore, cannot be expanded with the way it is presently zoned (with the exception of maintenance issues). Koehler also felt that if the zoning occurred, it could be considered spot zoning. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Neighbors meet about annexation Jul 4, 2007
A pre-annexation agreement is not required to be signed for these non-conforming uses to remain with the property after annexation takes place. (Non-conforming use means the use is not approved by the current Wickenburg town code). (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Zoners Approve Special Permit for Gas Station Reconstruction Jul 3, 2007
The gas station, built in 1962, is considered a non-conforming use according to the town's zoning regulations ... "Statutes prohibit increasing a non-conforming use," Mr. Overton said ... Mr. Wood discussed the Planning Commission's motion, which mentioned the elimination of the non-conforming use with the removal of the garage bays and adding the convenience store. (Voices, CT)
Nelson advises SV on zoning Jul 3, 2007
When asked about non-conforming use properties and signs, Nelson said many of them were grandfathered in. If that use was in existence on Oct. 1, 2006, then we allowed that use to continue until there s any changes to that use or location, he said. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Citizens express concerns about rezoning Sixth Avenue properties Jun 29, 2007
" Well, I really would be interested to know why there's any need to update the zoning to better match what is apparently a non-conforming use. Would it not be more appropriate to push for a return of the properties to residential use? To be fair to the present businesses, perhaps the city should simply specify that the property should return to residential use upon sale or upon vacation of the existing businesses from these historic home. At any rate, I agree that the Mr. Beckham has been a... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
City sends 'slow down' letter to Heritage Meadows, not behind postcard Jun 28, 2007
Correction from last week's story: Land owned by Pete and Maureen Yorek on the city's north side was NOT rezoned: instead, it was decided to give the Yoreks a certificate of occupancy to allow non-conforming use in the current zoning classification. Contact Steve Snyder at. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
County planning commission to hear wind farm request Jun 26, 2007
Also Tuesday night, the commission members will hear a request from Adrianus J. Struyk for a non-conforming use change for the former Minnesota Sheriff s Youth Programs Austin Ranch School property in Section 10, Austin Township. The petitioner has ambitious plans for the former SYP facilities, including assisted living, child day care, independent living, adult day care, hall and gymnasium rental and horse boarding. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Won Buddhism proposes new building in Glenside Jun 20, 2007
According to Won Buddhism attorney Peter Friedman, the 3,000-square-foot temple is a legal, non-conforming use - defined as such because the former church which houses the temple is between 75 to 100 years old - predating Abington's zoning code. Friedman said the organization is permitted to expand its square footage up to 25 percent. (Springfield Sun, PA)
County board faces increasing property tax, valuation complaints Jun 15, 2007
They obtained a non-conforming use home business occupation permit to open the bed and breakfast. n the 13 years of ownership, there have been sheep, cattle, goats or horses in the pasture and the tillable acres have been used for row crops for several years to establish a crop history and for the last three years in hay production. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Historic house is history Jun 15, 2007
Hence, the reconfigured building can be considered a three-unit apartment house, continuing a non-conforming use that predated the township's zoning ordinance. Following that reasoning, the board granted a special exception to expand the use up to the 25 percent of square footage permitted by code. (Ardmore Main Line Life, PA)
Ex-strip club in Latham goes pink; some residents see red Jun 9, 2007
Rosch said the strip club cannot reopen without a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals because it has been closed more than 18 months and is a non-conforming use in the zoning code. Site plan approval is also needed from the Planning Board due to the lack of parking. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Souderton buildings to come down soon Jun 6, 2007
Technically this plan is a non-conforming use but Crown earlier received approval from the Zoning Hearing Board to go forward with a retail store on the bottom floor, offices above that and luxury residential units on the top story ... The general feeling about Crown's proposal on the planning commission was that since it fits in so perfectly with the C3 goals of mixed-use commercial and residential buildings and it is literally right across the street from that zoning district, that a... (Doylestown Central Bucks Life, PA)
More of this story Jun 3, 2007
Yukimura said that because all counties are identifying prime agricultural lands, single-family vacation rentals on such lands would not be eligible for non-conforming use permits. But operators of such units on state conservation lands apparently would be off the hook, because only the state government has jurisdiction over them, she said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Gas Station Looks To Ring Up New Store May 31, 2007
In addition, the property sits in an industrially zoned district, meaning the gas station and convenience store use is "neither allowed as a permitted use or a special use," Kozakiewicz said, adding that the application has "languished because of questions of what the zoning ought to be." Town Supervisor Phil Cardinale asked if the owner is seeking an application for the expansion of a non-conforming use, and if it is currently operating as a non-conforming use. Kozakiewicz replied that both... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
WisDOT delivers executive summary for Chetek interchange to city council May 23, 2007
City clerk Carmen Newman explained that the property is also considered a non-conforming use. Because there was no conditional use for the property, a non-conforming stipulation in a residential area meant that the business could not expand. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Couple sues for OK to rebuild cabin May 21, 2007
Stirba, in the response, says the county is "without sufficient information ... with respect to the allegations ... and therefore denies the same." The Tylers applied in 2006 to rebuild their cabin, but one month after the application to rebuild was submitted, the Utah County zoning administrator denied approval, saying the property's non-conforming use had expired. "If we had been aware of the one-year rule, I think that would have influenced our decision to buy the property or not," Tyler... (Deseret News)
Letters to the Editor May 20, 2007
After a pre-existing aquaculture lease expires in 2012, the U.S. Park Service plans to phase out oyster farming, a non-conforming use. But the tenant, Drake's Bay Oyster Company, is waging a public-relations offensive, hoping for legal changes that would allow it to stay indefinitely. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Prospective Car Lot Owner Unfazed By Parkside Warning May 3, 2007
The first step is a zoning board hearing to resolve setback and non-conforming use issues. The applicant would need to put up $1500 to cover the borough's administrative costs. (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
