Nonconforming uses may be continued subject to the following regulations.
(A) Extension. A nonconforming use shall not be extended beyond the scope and area of its operation at the time of the adoption of the regulation which makes such use nonconforming.
(B) Discontinuance. Whenever a nonconforming use of any structure or premises has been discontinued for a period of 12 months, except when government action or structural damage prevents such use, said structure or premises must thereafter be used in conformance with the zoning order.
(C) Change. The nonconforming use of premises may be changed to another nonconforming use, provided such new nonconforming use is permitted within the same or a more restrictive zoning district.
(D) Restoration. Whenever the nonconforming use of any structure or premises is halted because of the damage, destruction, or demolition of the structure by any means, the structure involved may be reconstructed or repaired in conformance with the zoning order and the nonconforming use resumed, provided that such nonconforming use is not extended beyond the scope and area of its operation as it existed prior to such damage, destruction, or demolition.
(Prior Code, § 4.2)