8.2 DETERMINATION OF NONCONFORMING STATUS
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
The official Fountain Green code is at http://fountaingreencity.gov/government/planning-and-zoning/index.html.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
Tables (like use tables) may not copy cleanly, so check any table against the official code.
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A. BURDEN ON OWNER TO ESTABLISH LEGALITY. The owner bears the burden of establishing that any nonconforming use or nonconforming structure lawfully exists.
B. DETERMINATION OF STATUS. The Planning Commission shall determine the nonconforming or noncomplying status of properties. Any decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed within 30 calendar days of the decision to the Appeal Authority.