Where, at the time of the adoption of this Zoning Code, lawful uses of land or buildings exist which would not be permitted by the provisions of this Zoning Code, the uses may be continued as long as they remain otherwise lawful, provided that:
(A) No such nonconforming uses of buildings shall be enlarged or increased, nor extended, to occupy a greater area of land than was occupied on the effective date of this Zoning Code or of any relevant amendment thereof;
(B) Any building or structure devoted to a nonconforming use which may be destroyed or damaged by fire or otherwise to the extent of 50% or more of its value shall not be repaired or rebuilt, nor shall another building or structure be erected on the premises, except in conformity with the provisions of this Zoning Code;
(C) If any nonconforming uses of land are discontinued or abandoned for more than two years (except when government action impedes access to the premises), any subsequent use of such land shall conform to the provisions of this Zoning Code relevant to the district in which such land is located;
(D) Whenever a nonconforming use has been changed to a use of a higher classification or to a conforming use, such a use cannot thereafter be changed to one of a lower classification or back to a nonconforming use;
(E) Any use which is permitted as a conditional use in a district under the terms of this Zoning Code shall not be deemed a nonconforming use in such district, but shall be considered a conforming one; and
(F) A complete record of the location, nature, and extent of a nonconforming use shall be made and kept by the Zoning Inspector.
(Prior Code, § 1276.09) (Ord. 79-15, passed 11-12-1979)