When any nonconforming use of a building, structure, or part thereof has been discontinued for a period of six consecutive months this use shall not thereafter be resumed and any future use of the premises shall be in conformity with the provisions of this zoning code, provided that the nonconforming use may be resumed when the owner, during the period of discontinuance, has been actively attempting to continue the nonconforming use.
(A) Where no enclosed building is involved, discontinuance of a nonconforming use for a period of three months shall constitute abandonment, and the premises shall not thereafter be used in a nonconforming manner.
(B) Proof of fact in writing must be furnished to the Zoning Administrator by the applicant to establish intent not to abandon.
(Ord. 2014-18, passed 4-16-2014)