The non-conforming use of land not involving a structure or building, or in connection with which any building or structure thereon is incidental or accessory to the principal use of the land, may be continued, subject to the following provisions.
(A) Expansion. A non-conforming use of land shall not be expanded or extended beyond the area it occupies.
(B) Discontinuance. If the non-conforming use of land is discontinued for a period of six consecutive months, it shall not thereafter be renewed, and any subsequent use of the land shall conform to the regulations of the district in which the land is located.
(C) Change of use. The non-conforming use of land shall not be changed to any other use, except to a use permitted in the district in which the land is located.
(D) Elimination.
(1) The non-conforming use of land shall be discontinued and cease 11 years from the date of the adoption of this chapter in each of the following cases:
(a) Where no buildings or structures are employed in connection with such use;
(b) Where the only buildings or structures or other physical improvements employed are accessory or incidental to such use or have an assessed valuation of less than $2,000; or
(c) Where such use is maintained in connection with a conforming building or structure; except that inadequate off-street parking facilities used in connection with a building the use of which complies with the requirements of the district in which it is located may be continued for so long as the premises are used for a permitted use.
(2) A non-conforming use of land which is accessory to the non-conforming use of building or structure shall be discontinued on the same date the non-conforming use of the building or structure is discontinued.
(Prior Code, § 166.055) (Ord. 2151, passed 6-28-1971)