(a) A nonconforming use which has been abandoned shall not be replaced by another nonconforming use.
(b) A nonconforming use shall be deemed abandoned when the nonconforming use has been replaced by a conforming use, or when the nonconforming use has ceased and has not been resumed for a continuous period of six (6) months.
(c) A nonconforming use of a building or property shall be deemed abandoned when it has been replaced by a conforming use or when the nonconforming use has ceased and the intent of the owner to discontinue the use is apparent, or when the characteristic equipment and furnishings of the nonconforming use have been removed from the premises and have not been replaced by similar equipment for a continuous period of six (6) months.
(Ord. 2017-49. Passed 12-5-17.)