A. Applicability: A legal nonconforming use is the use of land or a structure that at one time conformed to applicable zoning regulations, but no longer conforms due to subsequent amendments to this title.
B. Expansion Of Use: A legal nonconforming use shall not be expanded, enlarged, or increased in intensity to include any land area or structure not previously occupied by such legal nonconforming use.
C. Relocation Of Use: A legal nonconforming use shall not be relocated on the same lot or any other lot unless the relocation of such use meets the requirements of the zoning district in which the use is relocated.
D. Damage Or Destruction Of Use: In the event that any structure devoted in whole or in part to a legal nonconforming use is damaged or destroyed to the extent of fifty percent (50%) or more of its replacement value, then the use cannot continue unless it meets the requirements of the zoning district in which the use is located.
E. Change Of Use: A legal nonconforming use shall not be changed to any other use unless the use is allowed within the zoning district in which the use is located.
F. Discontinuation Or Abandonment Of Use: If a legal nonconforming use is discontinued, or the structure that it occupies becomes vacant or remains unoccupied for a period of six (6) consecutive months, such use shall be deemed abandoned and shall not be reestablished regardless of the intent to continue the use. Any period of discontinuance or abandonment caused by a government action or an act of nature shall not be included in the six-month period. Any subsequent use or occupancy of such land or structure shall meet the requirements of the zoning district in which the use is located. (Ord. 67-2018, 12-18-2018)