(A) Any lawful uses of buildings or land existing at the effective date of this chapter may be continued, even though such use does not conform to the provisions of this chapter. The nonconforming use of a building may be extended throughout those existing parts of the building, which were arranged or designed for such use. No nonconforming building or structure shall be moved, extended, enlarged, or altered and no nonconforming use of land shall be expanded, except when authorized by Planning Commission in accordance with the provisions of § 152.144, Nonconforming Uses.
(B) Whenever the use of a building or land becomes nonconforming through a change in the amended zoning chapter or in the district boundaries, such use may be continued.
(C) A nonconforming use, which is discontinued for a period of two years, shall not again be used except in conformity with the regulations of the district in which it is located. Similar nonconforming uses may continue after the sale of the property on which the nonconforming use is occupied.
(D) A nonconforming use, which has been damaged by fire, explosion, or act of God to the extent of 51% or more of its reproduction value at the time of damage, shall not be restored except in conformity with the regulations of the district in which it is located. When damaged by less than 51% of its reproduction value, a nonconforming use may be repaired or reconstructed, and used as before the time of damage, provided such repairs or reconstruction are started within one year of the date of such damage.
(E) Nonconforming trailer or manufactured homes located on a lot in any district other than in an established manufactured home park, once removed shall not be relocated on such lot unless the unit was upgraded for another unit. In this instance, the replacement shall be on site within one week of the removal of the previous unit.
(Ord. 2022-25, passed 3-21-2022)