§ 153.007  NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES.
   Any structure or use existing upon the effective date of the adoption of this chapter which does not conform to the provisions of this chapter may be continued subject to the following conditions:
   (A)   The nonconforming use is not expanded or enlarged, except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
   (B)   If a nonconforming use is discontinued or a nonconforming structure is abandoned for a period of one year, further use of the structure or property must conform to this chapter.
   (C)   If a nonconforming use is replaced by another use, the new use shall conform to this chapter.
   (D)   If a nonconforming use or structure is damaged by any cause to the extent that repair or replacement costs exceed 50% of the market value, the use or structure may not be replaced or repaired except in conformity with this chapter.
   (E)   Normal maintenance of a nonconforming structure is permitted, including necessary non-structural repairs and incidental alterations which do not extend or intensify the nonconforming use.
(Ord. 150, passed 2-22-2000; Ord. passed 3- -2007)