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.conforming uses. The purpose section. of Appendix A was adopted in ordgr to accomplish the.following; (a) recognize :the existence of uses. which were lawful when established but which no lodger meet:all:ordiriance requirements; (b) discourages the enlargement, expansion, intensification or extension of -any non -conforming use or any increase in .the impact of a non -conforming use on adjacent properties; (c) regulate the repair, replacement, restoration, and* improvement of non- conforming uses to prevent and abate nuisances -and. to .protect. the. public Health, safety, .or welfare; and (d) encourage the eliniination of non-conforrrring-uses or reduce their impact on adjacent properties. Appendix. A also. requires approval of a non -conforming use,permit* in order to recognize that -the use*pre-existed -adoption-.of the ordinance. The applicant must prove that: (a). the proposed use Is a reasonable use of the property, considering such things as: t . functional -and aesthetic justifications for the use.; 2. adequacy of off-street parking. for the use;. 3. absence of adverse off -site impacts froth. such things as traffic,. noise, dust, odors; and parking; and` 4. improvement to then appearance and stability of the property and neighborhood. -(b), the circumstances justifying the. use are unique to the property, are not caused by the landowner, are not solely for the landowner'4s. convenience, and are not solely because of -.economic considerations; and (c). the use would not adversely affect or alter the essential character of the neighborhood. If the City finds that the Non -Conforming use proposal meets the requirements above, a 'Non -Conforming Use Permit may be approved provided that the term of the permit is not More than 5 years. Reasonable conditions may be attached. to the approval of the Non - Conforming Use Permit. If recommended for approval;.fire following requirements may be considered: 6