2408                            County Local Laws

Whereas, it is impractical and unrealistic to attempt to have in-
telligent and meaningful public hearings on a complete Zoning Ordi-
nance within said ninety-five (95) day period, it is the intent of the
County Council for Anne Arundel County, Maryland, to adopt Sub-
title 3, "Zoning", in sections, no section becoming effective until the
complete subtitle is adopted.

Section 1. Be it enacted by the County Council of Anne Arundel
County, Maryland, That new Sections 13-325 through 13-325.8, in-
clusive, be and they are hereby added to the Anne Arundel County
Code (1967 Edition and Supplements), Title 13, "Planning and
Zoning", Subtitle 3, "Zoning", to follow immediately after Section
13-321.9 thereof (as enacted by Bill No. 38-70), to be under the new
Article VII, "Nonconformance", and to read as follows:

Article VII-Nonconformance
Section 13-325. In General.

Any lawful use or structure in existence prior to the effective date
of this Subtitle which does not conform to the requirements thereof,
shall be considered nonconforming; any unlawful use or structure in
existence prior to the effective date of this Subtitle which does not
conform to the requirements thereof, shall be illegal and shall so
remain until compliance with the provisions set forth in the respec-
tive zoning district.

Section 13-325.1. Changes and Limitations.

(a) Nonconforming uses may be changed only to more restric-
tive nonconforming uses, but may not at any subsequent time revert
to a use less restrictive than the more restrictive use so adopted.

Section 13-325.2. Structural Alterations.

Nonconforming structures shall not be structurally altered unless
such alterations are required by law; provided, that maintenance and
repair work required to keep a nonconforming structure in sound
condition shall be permitted.

Section 13-325.3. Schedule of Discontinuance of Nonconforming
Uses.

The nonconforming uses listed below shall be discontinued within
the period of time indicated, counting from the effective date of this
Subtitle. Written notice of the date upon which such nonconforming
use must be discontinued shall be set forth in an amended zoning
certificate of use which shall be issued by the Office of Planning
and Zoning and mailed registered mail, return receipt requested, to
the owner of record of such nonconforming use.