If any lawful use occupying a structure exists on the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter derives but would not be allowed under the terms of this chapter, such use may lawfully continue, subject to the following:
(A) Minor repair and maintenance. Minor repairs or routine maintenance to structures and property, where nonconformities exist, are permitted. Work estimated to cost more than 10% of the structural value of the structure to be repaired, shall be prohibited unless authorized by the Administrative Official;
(B) Enlargement, alteration, reconstruction, relocation. No structure housing a nonconforming use shall be enlarged, structurally altered, reconstructed or relocated unless the use of the structure is changed to a permitted use;
(C) Extension of use. No nonconforming use may be extended to any part of the structure not intended or designed for such use, nor shall the nonconforming use be extended to occupy any land outside such structure;
(D) Change of use. A nonconforming use occupying a structure shall not be changed except to a use permitted under the applicable zoning district regulations; and
(E) Discontinuance of use-abandonment. When a nonconforming use of a structure, or of a structure and premises in combination, is discontinued for 12 consecutive months, the nonconforming use shall not thereafter be resumed. Any discontinuance caused by government action, and without any contributing fault by the nonconforming user, shall not be counted in calculating the length of discontinuance.
(Ord. 2013-22, passed 11-25-2013)