A use in a B-1 District, existing at the time this zoning amendment became effective, and which would otherwise become a nonconforming use as a result of this amendment, shall be considered a conforming use for the purpose of this section and shall not be subject to the regulations and restrictions set forth in Section 1153.02. Such nonconforming use shall be permitted to expand according to the following:
(a) The floor area of a conforming building and parking access areas shall be permitted to expand provided such expansion complies with all development stands set forth in Chapter 1147 for the B-1 District.
(b) In the case of a nonconforming use occupying a nonconforming building or occupying a lot which has nonconforming site conditions, such building or site condition shall be permitted to expand only when such expansion conforms to the area, yard and height regulations set forth in Chapter 1147 for the B-1 District.
(c) Such nonconforming rights, pursuant to this section, shall not apply to any expanded, enlarged or increased land area which occurs subsequent to the adoption of this amendment through the purchase or lease of adjacent land or through any other mechanism.
(Ord. 1996-022. Passed 2-12-96.)