Where legally established nonconforming uses of land exist on the effective date of this chapter which would not be permitted by the provisions of this chapter, the uses may be continued so long as they remain otherwise lawful, provided that:
(A) Such legally established nonconforming uses shall not be enlarged, expanded, increased, or extended to occupy a greater area of land than was occupied on the effective date of this chapter;
(B) Such legally established nonconforming uses shall not be moved in whole or in part to any portion of the lot or parcel other than that occupied by the uses on the effective date of this chapter;
(C) No additional building or structure shall be erected in connection with such legally established nonconforming use of land; and
(D) A legally established nonconforming use may be changed to a less intense use permitted within the same district grouping pursuant to § 152.036 (i.e., from one use permitted in the various districts of §§ 152.115 through 152.125, to a less intense use listed within the various districts of §§ 152.115 through 152.125; but not from a use listed in 1 of the various districts of §§ 152.115 through 152.125 to a use listed in 1 of the various districts of §§ 152.080 through 152.090, provided all other regulations of this section are complied with.
(Ord. 1221, § 1.03(f), passed 1-26-2010)