§ 4.3.14. Existing businesses in rural land area.

A.

Industrial and commercial uses which were in existence as of April 7, 1994, shall be considered conforming uses. Expansion shall be allowed on property, with the same ownership, properly zoned and contiguous to the existing industrial or commercial use as of April 7, 1994.

B.

Clear and convincing evidence proving the business to have been in existence on the specific site on or before April 7, 1994, shall be submitted to the Growth Services Director. Such evidence shall include but not be limited to copies of the following: copy of deed, occupational license, bills of sale for merchandise, invoices for services rendered, business tax returns, power company history of service in name of company, or other similar documentation.

(Ord. No. 17-08, § 2(Exh. A), 4-11-2017)