(A) A nonconforming use may be continued until such time as there is an abandonment of such use. An abandonment of such use shall be established upon any one of the following events:
(1) The cessation of such nonconforming use continued for a period of twelve consecutive months.
(2) The removal of substantially all of the equipment used in the nonconforming use.
(3) The building is demolished.
(B) In the event that any of the above occurs, the future use for the property must comply with the overlay zoning.
(C) Abandonment shall not apply to business cessation of an existing, operational business for purposes of expansion, remodeling or reconstruction due to a calamity or similar business interruption.
(Ord. 109-14. Passed 4-21-14.)