The nonconforming use of a lot and/or a structure may be continued, expanded or changed subject to the following:
(a) Change of a nonconforming use shall be allowed to a permitted use of the Zoning District in which the nonconforming use is located.
(b) On approval of an appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals, a nonconforming use may be:
(1) Changed to a use found to be more nearly in character with the Zoning District in which the nonconforming use is located;
(2) Expanded within an existing structure arranged or developed for such purpose; or
(3) Expanded to occupy one (1) or more new or existing structures to be erected or modified for the purpose of accommodating the extension of such nonconforming use, where such structures to be erected or modified are in accordance with the development standards (other than as such standards relate to use) of the Zoning District in which such use is located.
(c) No nonconforming use may be reestablished where such nonconforming use has been discontinued for a period of at least two (2) years. The nonconforming use of any structure damaged by fire, explosion, flood, riot, or act of God may be continued and used as before any such calamity, provided the building or structure has not been destroyed to an extent of more than one-half (1/2) of its fair value, and provided such reconstruction is started within twelve (12) months of such calamity and is continued in a reasonable manner until completed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, existing non-conforming residential uses located in a non-residential district damaged by fire, explosion, flood, riot, or act of God may be continued and used as before any such calamity regardless of the extent of damage, provided such reconstruction is started within twelve (12) months of such calamity and is continued in a reasonable manner until completed.
(Ord. 19-011. Passed 4-22-19.)