Where, at the time of adoption of this chapter, lawful uses of land exist which would not be permitted by the regulations imposed by this chapter, the uses may be continued so long as they remain otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions.
(A) Enlargement of use. No nonconforming uses shall be enlarged or increased, nor extended to occupy a greater area of land than was occupied at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this chapter.
(B) Moving. No nonconforming uses shall be moved in whole or in part to any portion of the lot or parcel other than that occupied by such uses at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this chapter.
(C) Termination by discontinuance or abandonment. If any nonconforming uses of land are discontinued for a continuous period in excess of six months (except where government action impedes access to the premises), such period of discontinuance of use shall constitute an abandonment of the use, and any subsequent use of such land shall conform to the regulations specified by this chapter for the district in which such land is located.
(D) New construction. No additional structure or accessory structure not conforming to the requirements of this chapter shall be erected in connection with a nonconforming use of land.
(Ord. 2014-26, passed 9- -2014) Penalty, see § 156.999