(A) The nonconforming use of land where no building is involved, or any nonconforming billboard not attached to a building, or any advertising structure lawfully existing at the time this chapter became effective, shall be discontinued within eight years from the date of its passage.
(B) Whenever a nonconforming use has been discontinued for a period of six months, the use shall not thereafter be established and any future use shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, except as otherwise noted in division (C) below.
(C) Whenever a nonconforming use dependent on seasonal trade has been discontinued for a period of one year, the use shall not thereafter be established and any future use shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(D) Whenever a nonconforming structure has been destroyed by more than 60%, the structure may not be reconstructed unless the structure is made to conform to the zoning and building regulations existing at the time. The percent of damage incurred will be determined by the County Building Department.
(E) Appeal of the County Building Department's damage appraisal may be made as follows.
(1) The aggrieved party shall submit names of three professionally designated appraisers or insurance adjusters from which one name will be chosen at random.
(2) The aggrieved party shall retain the services of the chosen appraiser or adjuster who shall conduct the final damage appraisal.
(Prior Code, § 154.018) (Ord. passed 4-15-1957) Penalty, see § 154.999