A. Nonconforming existing legal uses and structures may continue according to standards found in this SMP.

B. Transitions from nonconforming uses to conforming uses should be encouraged.

C. Owners of nonconforming structures that wish to expand the structure may be able to do so if they do not increase the nonconformity with respect to the standards of this SMP.

D. The SMP no-net-loss of ecological function objective should guide review of proposed expansions or other changes to nonconforming uses and new development on nonconforming vacant lots. This objective may be addressed in an area-wide manner consistent with the SMP cumulative impacts analysis.

E. The town should consider balancing historic character of the community with conformity to SMP rules when considering changes to nonconforming uses, structures, and lots. [Res. 2023-04 § 1 (Att. B), 2023; Ord. 580 Att. A § 6.1, 2019.]