§ 142-41. Nonconforming uses.

(a)

Regulations not retroactive. The regulations prescribed by this article shall not be construed to require the removal, lowering or other changes or alteration of any structure or tree not conforming to the regulations as of November 7, 1986, or otherwise interfere with the continuance of any nonconforming use, except as provided in section 142-41. Nothing contained in this article shall require any change in the construction, alteration, or intended use of any structure, the construction or alteration of which was begun prior to November 7, 1986, and has not been abandoned.

(b)

Marking and lighting. Notwithstanding the provision of subsection (a) of this section, the owner of any nonconforming structure or tree is hereby required to permit the installation, operation and maintenance thereof of such markers and lights as shall be deemed necessary by the development review services department to indicate to the operators of aircraft in the vicinity of the airport the presence of airport hazards. Such markers and lights shall be installed, operated and maintained at the expense of the county.

(Ord. No. 18-36 , § 3(Att. C), 10-23-18)