A. Any structure or use lawfully existing upon the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title may be continued at the size and in the manner of operation existing upon such date except as hereinafter specified.
B. The right to operate and maintain a nonconforming use shall terminate when the structure or structures housing such use are removed, razed or remodeled to the extent of fifty percent of the structure's fair market value as determined by the last equalized assessment roll of the county, unless such condition was created as described in subsection D of this section.
C. When any lawful and nonconforming use of any structure or land in any district has been changed to a conforming use, it shall not hereafter be changed to any nonconforming use.
D. Whenever a lawful nonconforming use of a building or structure has been damaged by fire, flood, explosion, earthquake, war, riot, or act of God, to an extent greater than fifty percent of its originally appraised value, it shall not be reconstructed, but such property shall revert to a conforming use.
E. Whenever a lawful nonconforming use of a building or structure or land is discontinued for a period of ninety days, any future use of the building or structure or land shall be in conformity with the provisions of this title.
F. Normal maintenance of a building or other structure containing or related to a lawful nonconforming use is permitted, including necessary structural repairs provided such structural repairs do not enlarge or intensify the nonconforming use.
G. A lawful nonconforming use shall not be charged except in conformance with the use requirements of the zone in which it is located.
H. Alterations may be made to a structure or building containing lawful nonconforming residential units when they will improve the liveability thereof, providing they will not increase the number of dwelling units.
(Ord. 1178 § 6.14.1—6.14.8, 1987)