§ 156.142 ABANDONMENT OR DISCONTINUANCE.
   (A)   Any non-conforming use of a building or premises which has been abandoned shall not thereafter be resumed and any future use on the premises shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
   (B)   When any non-conforming use has been discontinued for a period of 12 consecutive months, regardless of any intent to resume operations, such use shall not thereafter be resumed and any future use of the premises shall be in conformance with the provisions of this chapter.
(`92 Code, § 40-6-3)