Where a lawful use of land exists on the effective date of the adoption of this chapter as originally adopted or hereafter amended, such use may nevertheless continue subject to the following conditions.
(A) No such use (including, but not limited to, any building or other structure thereon) shall be enlarged or altered in any way which increases its nonconformity.
(B) Should any building or other structure thereon be destroyed by any means to an extent of 50% or more, it shall not thereafter be reconstructed or used except in conformity with this chapter as originally adopted or hereafter amended.
(C) Where a nonconforming use of land or any building or other structure thereon is discontinued or abandoned for 60 consecutive days, such land, building or other structure shall not thereafter be used except in conformity with this chapter as originally adopted or hereafter amended.
(D) Any use for which an exception is permitted in any district by any provision of this chapter as originally adopted or hereafter amended shall not be deemed a nonconforming use but shall, without further action, be deemed a conforming use in such district.
(E) Specific uses in any district pursuant to a specific use permit granted under the provisions of this chapter as originally adopted or hereafter amended shall not be deemed a nonconforming use but shall, without further action, be deemed a conforming use in such district for the premises and period of time provided in such permit.
(F) Any business currently operating at the time of the adoption of this chapter which places it in the “R-1 General Residential” district may continue its present operation subject to the conditions set forth in § 153.06; however, should said building, structure or land be sold, traded or transferred to another owner, said business shall cease operation under the nonconforming clause.
(Ord. 86-68, passed 3-18-1986)