Common use of Enlargement Clause in Contracts

Enlargement. A. The enlargement of a nonconforming use to any portion of an existing building, which portion was designed and built for such nonconforming use prior to the passage of the City’s Shoreline Master Program may be permitted, provided no structural alterations are made. B. Structures that were legally established and are used for a conforming use but which are nonconforming only with regard to dimensional standards in the City’s Shoreline Master Program may be enlarged or expanded without obtaining a shoreline variance permit provided that said enlargement does not increase the extent of nonconformity by further encroaching upon or extending into areas where construction or use would not be allowed for new development or uses under the City’s Shoreline Master Program. C. Moving of a nonconforming use to contiguous lots is prohibited.