Section 17.52.660 Nonconforming buildings--Exception.

    A business conducted entirely within a building may change to a different business if the new business:
    A.    Is among the “permitted uses” but does not require a conditional use permit in the zoning district in which it is to be located; or if in a residential zoning district and the existing nonconforming use and the new business are both “permitted uses” in the C-N (neighborhood commercial) zoning district; and
    B.    Is to be conducted entirely within the building; and
    C.    Does not require a greater number of off-street parking spaces or loading spaces than the former business; and
    D.    Does not engage in the sales of alcoholic beverages; or, if existing nonconforming use engages in the selling of alcoholic beverages, does not expand in floor area, result in change in the classification of alcoholic beverages sold, including effective change or any up-grade of the state alcoholic beverage sales license, or substantially change the mode and character of operation, including, but not limited to, the addition of any type of entertainment, live or otherwise. (Ord. 96-15 § 1 (part); prior gen. code § 8-62.5)