§ 156.116 EXISTING NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES; RESTRICTIONS.
   (A)   Any lawful nonconforming use existing on the date of this chapter may be continued, except that any nonconforming use or building may not be:
      (1)   Changed to another nonconforming use;
      (2)   Re-established after discontinuance for one year, or if it has been changed to be in conformity;
      (3)   Rebuilt after damage exceeding 50% of its fair market value; or
      (4)   Expanded or moved to a location so as to continue as a nonconforming use.
   (B)   Any structure which will, under this chapter, become nonconforming but for which a building permit has been lawfully granted prior to the effective date of this chapter or amendment thereof and continues to completion within one year shall thereafter be a legally existing nonconforming structure.
   (C)   Normal maintenance of a building or other structure containing or related to a lawful nonconforming use is permitted, including necessary nonstructural repairs and incidental alterations which do not extend or intensify the nonconforming use.
   (D)   Nonconforming agricultural uses are regulated in § 156.117 below.
(Ord. 134/94, passed 3-24-94)
   (E)   Any existing residential building constructed before January 1, 2001 and located in the B-1 Central Business district or the B-2 General Business District shall be allowed to rebuild, expand, or add accessory buildings, provided the zoning requirements stated for the R-2 Family Residential District are met.
(Ord. 325, passed 1-18-01)