SECTION 7A-440.   NONCONFORMING USES OF LAND.
Where, at the time of adoption of or amendment to this Ordinance*, lawful uses of land exist which would not be permitted by the regulation imposed by this Ordinance, the uses may be continued so long as they remain otherwise lawful, provided:
   A.   No such Nonconforming Uses shall be removed 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 Ordinance;
   B.   If any such Nonconforming Uses of land are discontinued or abandoned for more than one (1) year (except when government action impedes access to the Premises), any subsequent use of such land shall conform to the regulations specified by this Ordinance for the District in which such land is located;
   C.   No such Nonconforming Use shall be transferable.
[*Clerk’s note: References in the text of the Code to “...the effective date of this Ordinance...” or to “...the effective date of the Zoning Ordinance...” are references to Ord. No. 900 which was effective July 25, 1979.]