If a lawful use, involving conforming individual buildings or structures existing at the effective date of adoption of or amendment to this chapter, becomes nonconforming under the terms of this chapter, said use may continue, subject to the following provisions.
(A) Change of nonconforming uses. A building use may be changed to another nonconforming use of an equal or a more restrictive classification or to a conforming use. However, the use shall not thereafter be changed to a less restricted use. A building permit is required for any structural alterations.
(B) Effect of discontinuance. In the event that a nonconforming use of any building or premises is discontinued for a period of one year, the use of the building or premises shall thereafter conform to the use regulations of the district.
(C) Expansion of a nonconforming use. No nonconforming use, except when required by law, shall be enlarged, extended or reconstructed, unless such change is to a use permitted in the district.
(D) Restoration of a damaged use. When a nonconforming use of a building is damaged by fire, explosion, natural cause or public enemy, by more than 50% of its true value, said building shall be restored only if it conforms to the district regulations.
(E) Remodeling. Improvements or remodeling which do not increase the size or intensity of use shall be permitted.
(Ord. 382, passed 7-8-2021)