(A) The lawful use of buildings existing at the time of adoption of this chapter or of a change in the district classification may be continued even though such use does not conform with the provisions thereof.
(B) If no structural alterations are made, a nonconforming use of a building may be changed to another nonconforming use of the same or more restricted classification, but whenever a nonconforming use is changed to a more restricted use of to a conforming use, it shall not thereafter be changed to a less restricted use.
(1) Extension. The nonconforming use of a building may be extended throughout those parts thereof which were manifestly arranged or designed therefore prior to adoption of this chapter.
(2) Restoration. No building which has been damaged by fire, explosion, act of God or the public enemy to the extent of more than 50% of its reproduction value shall be restored except in conformity with the district regulations.
(3) Discontinuance of nonconforming use. In the event that the nonconforming use of a building or premises in a district is discontinued for a period of two years or more, such building or premises shall thereafter be used only in conformity with the regulations of the district in which it is located.
(Ord. passed 2-5-1979; Ord. passed - -2005)