(a) Any lawful uses of buildings or land existing at the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 14, 1967, passed May 22, 1967) may be continued, even though such does not conform to the provisions, hereof. The nonconforming use of a building may be extended throughout those existing parts of the building which were arranged or designed for such use. No nonconforming building or structure shall be moved, extended, enlarged or altered and no nonconforming use of land shall be expanded, except when authorized by the Board in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1107.
(b) Whenever the use of a building or land becomes nonconforming through a change in the amended Zoning Ordinance or in the district boundaries, such use may be continued.
(Ord. 14, 1967.)
(c) A nonconforming use which is discontinued for a period of two years or more shall not again be used except in conformity with the regulations of the district in which it is located.
(Ord. 35, 1982.)
(d) A non-conforming use which has been damaged by fire, explosion, act of God or the public enemy may be repaired or reconstructed and used as before the time of damage, provided such repairs or reconstruction is completed within one year of the date of such damage.
(Ord. 3, 2011. Passed 1-18-11.)
(e) Nonconforming trailer or mobile homes located on a lot in any district once removed shall not be relocated on such lot unless the unit was traded-in for another unit. In this instance, the replacement shall be on site within one week for the removal of the previous unit.
(f) It is not the intention herein to classify as nonconforming, a use or building allowed in a district as a special exception use under the regulations of this Zoning Ordinance.