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14.2.1 Limitations on Nonconforming Uses
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Except as specified in paragraph 14.2.2, Changes to Nonconforming Uses (City Only), nonconforming uses shall be subject to the following restrictions, in addition to restrictions that may be imposed by other provisions of this ordinance or by conditions within a special use permit or other approved plan or permit:

A. Floor area shall not be enlarged, except for improvements that allow existing buildings to meet local health, sanitary, or safety code requirements or that are necessary to ensure safe living or occupancy conditions;

B. Residential density shall not be increased;

C. Lot coverage shall not be increased;

D. The nonconforming use shall not expand in degree, frequency, intensity, or impact of the activity;

E. The nonconforming use shall not be relocated to another portion of a lot, except as allowed in the City pursuant to provisions authorizing the issuance of special use permits for certain nonconforming uses, described below; and,

F. The nonconforming use shall not be changed to a different nonconforming use, except as allowed in the City pursuant to provisions authorizing the issuance of special use permits for certain nonconforming uses, described below.