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1. Minor expansions of nonconforming uses (and the structures housing them) not exceeding 20 percent of gross floor area may be allowed in accordance with the procedures for approving staff level conditional use modifications. Expansions greater that 20 percent and not considered minor by the Director may be allowed in accordance with the procedures for approving a conditional use permit. Both require compliance with findings ii - iv of 11-03-04.6C(7)(a).
2. Nonconforming uses may be converted to other uses upon issuance of a zoning certificate based on the following findings:
A. The conversion will not violate a policy of the Boise City Comprehensive Plan.
B. The conversion will not unduly burden transportation or service facilities.
C. The conversion will not result in adverse impacts to surrounding properties.
D. The use proposed will be equal or less in intensity, impact and demand for services.
3. When a nonconforming use has been impermissibly changed, enlarged or expanded the nonconforming status shall be lost. Thereafter, the lands and structures may only be used in conformance with this ordinance.
4. A nonconforming use that is discontinued for a period of one year shall be deemed to have been purposely discontinued, unless otherwise specified herein. Thereafter, the lands and structures may only be used in conformance with this ordinance.
5. These regulations shall not be used to deprive the use of improvements on private property based solely on nonuse of the improvements for their designed purposes for a period of ten years or less.