Article XVI. NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES  

Any lawful use of the land or buildings existing at the date of passage of this ordinance and located in a district in which it would not be permitted as a new use under the regulations of this ordinance is hereby declared to be a nonconforming use and not in violation of this ordinance at the date of adoption of this ordinance; provided, however, that a nonconforming use shall be subject to, and the owner shall comply with, the following regulations.