(A) Any lawfully established use of a building or land, at the effective date of this chapter, or of amendments hereto, that does not conform to the use regulations for the district in which it is located, shall be deemed to be a legal nonconforming use and may be continued, except as otherwise provided herein.
(B) Any legal nonconforming building or structure may be continued in use provided there is no physical change other than necessary maintenance and repair, except as otherwise permitted herein.
(C) Any building for which a permit has been lawfully granted prior to the effective date of this chapter or of amendments hereto, may be completed per the approved plans; provided construction is started within six months and diligently prosecuted to completion. Such building shall thereafter be deemed a lawfully established building.
('71 Code, § 11-16-1) (Ord. 1413, passed 9-13-60)