The zoning administrator may suspend any requirement that a nonconforming use, structure, lot, parcel, or other nonconformity come into compliance with the provisions of this title if the owner of the affected property demonstrates that he has not recovered or amortized the amount of his investment in the nonconforming use, structure, lot, parcel, or other nonconformity.
A. Written Request For Extension Required: A property owner shall submit to the zoning administrator a written request for an extension of time needed to recover his investment in the affected property.
B. Information Required: The following information shall accompany the request:
1. The amount of the owner's investment in the use, structure, lot, parcel, or other nonconformity from the time it became nonconforming.
2. The amount of such investment that has been realized to date and an estimate of the amounts that will be realized on the date the time limit expires.
3. Evidence of any lease or purchase obligations undertaken in reliance on any previously issued licenses or permits applying to the use, structure, lot, parcel, or other nonconformity, including any contingency clauses therein permitting termination of such lease. (Ord. 394, 8-7-2001)