§ 7. Nonconforming uses, structures, and trees.

(a)

Nonconforming uses. Nothing contained in these regulations shall be construed as requiring changes in or interference with the continuance of any nonconforming use of land.

(b)

Nonconforming structures. Nothing contained in these regulations shall be construed as to require the removal, lowering, or other change to any existing nonconforming structure including all phases or elements of a multiphase structure the construction of which was begun prior to the effective date of these regulations and is diligently prosecuted.

(c)

Nonconforming objects of natural growth. Nothing in these regulations shall be construed as to require the removal, lowering, or other change to any nonconforming tree. However, any nonconforming tree which grows to a greater height than it was as of the effective date of these regulations is subject to the provisions of these regulations as described in Section 5 herein above.