(A) Any nonconforming use of a building, structure, or land may be changed to another nonconforming use upon written findings of the Board that the proposed use meets the following standards:
(1) There is no increase in the intensity of the use of the land, building, or structure involved;
(2) Such change in use shall have an equal or less detrimental effect or negative impact on neighboring property than the existing nonconforming use the change is replacing; and
(3) The proposed use is more appropriate to the zoning district than the existing nonconforming use and is desirable and useful in the pursuit of the public interest.
(B) In permitting such a change in use, the Board may require appropriate conditions and safeguards in accord with the purpose and intent of this chapter, including the upgrading of the premises to comply as nearly as is practicable with requirements of this chapter. Notice of approval of the change in nonconforming use (including any conditions) shall be recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds before the issuance of any permit or certificate of compliance.
(Ord. 497, passed 2-3-2004; Am. Ord. 523, passed 6-13-2006; Am. Ord. 2011-7, passed 12-13-2011; Am. Ord. 2019-02, passed 10-8-2019; Am. Ord. 2020-28, passed 3-3-2020; Am. Res. 2021-46, passed 4-13-2021)