(A) Expansion of non-conformity restricted. Except if specifically provided for in this chapter, no person may engage in any activity that causes an increase in the extent of non-conformity in a non-conforming situation. In particular, it shall be unlawful to:
(1) Increase the total amount of space devoted to a non-conforming use;
Exception: A non-conforming use may be extended throughout any portion of a completed building that when the use was made non-conforming by this chapter was manifestly designed or arranged to accommodate such use.
(2) Increase non-conformity with respect to density restrictions, dimensional requirements, such as but not limited to setbacks and other requirements, such as but not limited to parking.
(B) Guidelines for Board of Adjustments. Pursuant to KRS 100.253 and notwithstanding this subchapter, the Board of Adjustments shall not allow the enlargement or extension of a non-conforming situation beyond the scope and area of its operation at the time the regulation which makes its use non-conforming was adopted, nor shall the Board permit a change from one (1) non-conforming use to another unless the new non-conforming use is in the same or a more restrictive classification, except as is permitted herein below.
(Ord. 2003-06, passed 3-3-03)