Where a lawful structure exists at the effective date of adoption or amendment of the Zoning Ordinance that could not be built under the terms of the Zoning Ordinance by reason of restrictions on area, lot coverage, height, yards or other characteristics of the structure or its location on the lot, such structure may be continued as long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
(a) Enlargement. No such structure may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity.
(b) Reconstruction. Should such structure be destroyed by any means to the extent where the cost of reconstruction exceeds its assessed value at the time of destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
(c) Movement. Should such structure be moved for any distance whatever, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the district in which it is located after it is moved.
(d) Discontinuance of Nonconforming Structures. When a nonconforming use of a structure, or structure and premises in combination, is discontinued or abandoned, the structure or structure and premises in combination, shall not thereafter be used except in conformity with the regulations of the district in which it is located. A nonconforming use shall be considered discontinued or abandoned when the intent of the owner to discontinue the use is apparent or when the characteristic equipment and the furnishing of the nonconforming use have been removed from the premises ana have not been replaced by similar equipment within one year, unless other facts show intention to resume the nonconforming use, or when it has been changed to another use under permit from the Board of Zoning Appeals. (Ord.1792. Passed 10-4-66.)