1276.06   NONCONFORMING USE OF CONFORMING BUILDINGS.
   (a)   Generally. The nonconforming use of a building, otherwise conforming to the area, yard and height regulations and existing on September 14, 1955, may be continued, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
   (b)   Change of Use. A nonconforming use within a building may not be changed in any manner except to a similar use that is no more objectionable, harmful or injurious, or to a more restricted use classification, provided that approval is obtained from the . Board of Zoning Appeals.
   (c)   Nonexpansion of Use. A nonconforming use within a building shall not be. expanded or extended into any other portion of such conforming building or structure unless the entire nonconforming use is changed to a conforming use.
   (d)   Discontinuance of Use. If a nonconforming use within a building or portion thereof is continued for a period of one year or changed to a conforming use, any future use of such building or portion thereof shall be in conformity with the regulations of the district in which such building is located.
(Ord.79-0-14. Passed 7-24-79.)