(a) Extension of Nonconforming Uses and Structures. Nonconforming uses of land or structures existing at the time of adoption of this Zoning Ordinance shall not hereafter be enlarged or extended in any way.
(b) Change of Nonconforming Use. Any nonconforming use may be changed to any conforming use, or with the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission, to any use more in character with the uses permitted in the district. In permitting such change, the Planning and Zoning Commission may require appropriate conditions and safeguards in accordance with the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance.
(c) Cessation of Nonconforming Uses of Land. When a nonconforming use of land ceases for a continuous period of twelve months subsequent use of the land shall conform to the regulations for the district in which the land is located.
(d) Cessation of Nonconforming Uses of Structures. When a nonconforming use of a structure is discontinued or abandoned for twelve consecutive months, the use shall not be resumed; and the subsequent use shall conform to the regulations for the district in which the structure is located.
(e) Repair and Alteration of Nonconforming Uses. Normal maintenance and repair of a building occupied by a nonconforming use is permitted provided no other provisions of this Zoning Ordinance are violated.
(f) Damage or Destruction of Nonconforming Uses. Any structure containing a nonconforming use which as been damaged by fire or other causes may be constructed and used as before if reconstruction is substantially begun within 1 year of such damage and completed within eighteen months. However, reconstructed structures shall not exceed the square footage as that contained in the structure at the time the damage occurred. Furthermore, all reconstructed structures which alter, improve, or are built on a different site from the original construction shall meet all applicable requirements for the district in which the structure is to be located unless such requirements are waived or modified by the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to its powers enumerated in Chapter 1133.
(g) Temporary Nonconforming Uses of Land. Temporary nonconforming uses of land for carnivals and similar uses may be permitted.
(Ord. 0-35-96. Passed 8-5-96.)