Where, at the time of adoption of this chapter, lawful uses of land exist which would not be permitted by the regulations imposed by this chapter, the uses may continue so long as they remain otherwise lawful, provided:
(A) No such nonconforming uses shall be enlarged or increased, or extended to occupy a greater area of land than was occupied at the effective date of this chapter.
(B) No such nonconforming uses shall be moved in whole or in part to any portion of the zoning lot other than that occupied by such uses at the effective date of the adoption of this chapter unless the plan includes an overall decrease in the nonconformity of the use.
(C) If any such nonconforming uses of land are discontinued or abandoned for more than six months, any subsequent use of such land shall conform to the regulations specified by this chapter for the district in which such land is located.
(D) No additional buildings or structures not conforming to the requirements of this chapter shall be erected in connection with such nonconforming use of land.
(Ord. 0203, passed 6-10-02; Am. Ord. 1002, passed 6-14-10; Am. Ord. 2017-04, passed 5-8-17; Am. Ord. 2022-11, passed 8-8-22)
Penalty, see §
154.999