An activity that was lawful before the enactment of this chapter, but which is not in conformity with this chapter, may be continued subject to the following:
(a) No such activity shall be expanded, changed, enlarged or altered in a way that increases its nonconformity with this chapter.
(b) On a building or structure devoted in whole or in part to a nonconforming use or activity, work may be done in any period of twelve consecutive months on ordinary repairs, or on repair or replacement of non-bearing walls, fixtures, wiring or plumbing, to an extent not exceeding fifty percent of the assessed value of the building or structure.
(c) If a nonconforming activity is discontinued for twelve consecutive months, any resumption of the activity shall conform to this chapter.
(d) If any nonconforming use or activity is destroyed, it shall not be resumed except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(e) Activities that are or become nuisances shall not be entitled to continue as nonconforming activities.
(Ord. 190. Passed 5-9-94.)