(A) The lawful use of land, existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter, although such use does not conform to the provisions hereof, may be continued, but, if such nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of one year, future use of said premises shall be in conformity with the provisions of this section.
(B) The lawful use of a building existing at the time of adoption of this chapter, may be continued although such use does not conform with the provisions hereof, and such use may be extended throughout the building provided no alterations, except those required by ordinance, are made therein, and the building has not been enlarged or added to.
(C) When a district shall hereafter be changed, any then existing nonconforming use in such changed district may be continued, or changed to any use permitted in the same district as that in which the existing use is permitted; provided, that all other regulations governing the new use are complied with.
(D) This chapter shall not apply to existing structures or the existing use of any buildings, but shall apply to any alteration of a building to provide for its use for a purpose, or in any manner, different from the use to which it was put before alteration; provided, that this section shall not be construed to prevent the restoration of a building damaged not more than fifty percent (50%) of the existing building or structure or prevent the continuance of the use of such building, or part thereof, as such uses existed at the time of such damage; provided, that such restoration shall be begun, and diligently pursued, within one year; nor, shall the same be construed to prevent a change of such existing use under higher classification as herein provided. No building which has been damaged as above provided to the extent to more than fifty percent (50%) of the existing building or structure shall be rebuilt or repaired, except in conformity with the regulations contained in this section.
(E) The zoning board of adjustment may authorize in a residence district, for a period of not more than two (2) years from the date of such permit, a temporary building for commerce or industry incidental to the residential development; provided, however, that such permit shall be renewed.
(F) Any structure vacant at the time of the adoption of this chapter shall be classified as to use, in accordance with its previous use, arrangement, design or intended use, except that any structure vacant for a period of one year immediately prior to the adoption of this chapter shall not be considered a nonconforming use as defined in this section and any future use of said premises shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 599, 8-5-1974, eff. 9-4-1974)