Except as otherwise provided in Chapter 151 of the Unified Development Ordinance, where at the time of passage of this ordinance lawful use of land and/or buildings exists, which would not be permitted by the regulations imposed by this ordinance, the use may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful provided:
(A) No nonconforming use shall be enlarged or increased nor extended to occupy a greater area than was occupied at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this ordinance;
(B) If a nonconforming use ceases for any reason for a period of more than 90 days, any subsequent use shall conform to the uses specified by this ordinance for the district involved. Only the Board of Adjustment or the courts can grant extension of this period; and
(C) No additional structures that do not conform to requirements of this ordinance shall be erected in connection with nonconforming uses.
(Ord. passed 2-10-2009, § 4.4; Ord. passed 2023, § 3)