All definitions used in § 6801 of this title shall apply to this subchapter, and as used in this subchapter, unless the same shall be inconsistent with the context:

(1) “Nonconforming structure” means a structure or part of a structure manifestly not designed to comply with the applicable use provisions in a zoning regulation or amendment heretofore or hereafter enacted, where such structure lawfully existed prior to the enactment of such ordinance or code or amendment by reason of its location. Such nonconforming structures include nonconforming signs.

(2) “Nonconforming use” means a use, whether of land or of a structure, which does not comply with the applicable use provisions in a zoning regulation or amendment heretofore or hereafter enacted, where such use was lawfully in existence prior to the enactment of such ordinance or code or amendment, or prior to the application of such ordinance or code or amendment by reason of its location.

(3) “Structure” means any man-made object having an ascertainable stationary location on or in land or water whether or not affixed to the land. The word “structure” includes the word “building.”

9 Del. C. 1953, § ?6901; 56 Del. Laws, c. 97; 66 Del. Laws, c. 207, § ?1;

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Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 9 Sec. 6901

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Land: means the earth, water and air, above, below or on the surface, and includes any improvements or structures customarily regarded as land. See Delaware Code Title 9 Sec. 6952
  • structure: includes the word "building. See Delaware Code Title 9 Sec. 6901