The right to maintain and operate a nonconforming use shall terminate immediately in the event one (1) or more of the following occurs:
(a) Discontinuance. Whenever a nonconforming use of land or building is voluntarily discontinued for a period of two (2) years or more, its use shall be changed to a conforming use. Intent to resume operation or use shall not affect this provision. Reuse of such land or building shall thereafter conform to all regulations for the district, and any nonconforming use shall not be resumed.
(b) Damage or Destruction. In the event that any building or structure devoted to a nonconforming use is destroyed by any means to the extent of more than sixty percent (60%) of its market value, it shall not be rebuilt, restored, or reoccupied for any use unless it conforms to all regulations of this Zoning Code.
(c) Nothing in this Zoning Code shall limit or deny the right or powers of the City at any time to abate or order the removal from the City of any use specifically prohibited by Chapter 1167.
(Ord. 20-2012. Passed 5-21-12.)