14-2-402 GENERAL PROVISIONS
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The official Bountiful code is at https://www.bountiful.gov/197/Land-Use-Code.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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A. Continuation. A nonconformity in any zone may be continued as provided so long as no additions or enlargements are made thereto and no structural alterations are made therein, except as provided in this Chapter or as may be required by law. If any nonconformity is removed from the property on which it was located, it shall not be replaced unless it conforms to the current provisions of this Title.
B. Maintenance and Repair. Repairs and structural alterations may be made to any nonconformity within the existing footprint thereof provided that the degree of nonconformity is not increased.
C. Alteration and Modification. Any expansion of a nonconformity that increases the degree of nonconformance is prohibited. Alterations, modifications or changes to a noncomplying structure or site or nonconforming use may be allowed only if the proposed alteration, modification or change reduces and mitigates the degree of the existing nonconformity, is in harmony with the surrounding neighborhood and is consistent with the General Plan. When considering if an alteration, modification or change may be approved, the Planning Commission shall consider whether all the following factors are reduced or mitigated, where applicable:
1. Setback restrictions, 2. Height restrictions 3. Aesthetics,
4. Landscaping, 5. Parking, 6. Traffic and pedestrian circulation.
An application to alter, modify or change a nonconforming use or site shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission. For purposes of this Section, the addition of a solar energy device to a building is not an expansion.
D. Relocation. Only noncomplying structures may be relocated. If a noncomplying structure is relocated within the City, it shall be located in a manner which fully conforms to the applicable requirements of this Title.
E. Restoration. A noncomplying structure or a nonconforming sign damaged by fire, wind, tornado, earthquake, or other natural disaster or calamity may be restored as it existed previously and its use may be continued so long as restoration is complete within one (1) year.
14-2-401 DEFINITIONS · 14-2-403 ABANDONMENT OF NONCONFORMING USE