CHAPTER 13
NONCONFORMING USES

SECTION:

10-13-1:   Continuation

10-13-2:   Expansion

10-13-3:   Discontinuance

10-13-4:   Destruction Or Damage

10-13-5:   Changes

10-13-6:   Repairs

10-13-7:   Records

10-13-1: CONTINUATION:

Any lawful building or structure or lawful use of a building, structure or land existing at the time of the passage hereof, or of a later amendment which does not conform to the regulations of the district in which it is located or to other provisions of this title shall be known as nonconforming, and may remain and the use thereof be continued as hereinafter provided. (Ord. 8/53, 1-18-1954)

10-13-2: EXPANSION:

A nonconforming use may be extended throughout the building provided no structural alterations are made therein, except those required by law or ordinance or such as may be required for safety, or such as may be necessary to secure or ensure the continued advantageous use of the building during its natural life, or the erection of its full height as originally planned of a building with foundations and structural members designed to carry a higher building. A nonconforming use of land shall not be expanded beyond the area actually so used at the time of the passage of this title or of a later amendment creating the nonconformance. (Ord. 8/53, 1-18-1954)

10-13-3: DISCONTINUANCE:

Any nonconforming use of a building, structure or land which is discontinued for a period of one year or more shall not be continued again, and any future use thereof shall be in conformity with the provisions of this title. (Ord. 8/53, 1-18-1954)