(A) General regulations.
(1) Any lawful uses of buildings or land existing at the effective date of this chapter may be continued, even though such use does not conform to the provisions of this chapter. The nonconforming use of a building may be extended throughout those existing parts of the building which were arranged or designed for such use. No nonconforming building or structure shall be moved, extended, enlarged or altered and no nonconforming use of land shall be expanded, except when authorized by the Village Council.
(2) Whenever the use of a building or land becomes nonconforming through a change in the amended zoning chapter or in the district boundaries, such use may be continued.
(3) A nonconforming use which is discontinued shall not again be used except in conformity with the regulations of the district in which it is located.
(4) Any building arranged, intended or designed for a nonconforming use the construction of which has been started at the time of the passage of this chapter, but not completed, may be completed and put into such non-conforming use, provided it is done within one year after this chapter takes effect.
(5) Zoning certificate. A zoning certificate shall be required for all lawful nonconforming uses of land and building created by adoption of this chapter.
(6) A nonconforming use which has been damaged by fire, explosion, act of God or the public enemy to the extent of 51% or more of its reproduction value at the time of damage shall not be restored except in conformity with the regulations of the district in which it is located. When damaged by less than 51% of its reproduction value, a non-conforming use may be repaired or reconstructed, and used as before the time of damage, provided such repairs or reconstruction are started within one year of the date of such damage.
(Ord. 0-1847-01, passed 12-17-01)