(A) Authorization. A non-conforming building or structure, existing 5-12-2003 may be continued and maintained, except as otherwise provided for in this chapter.
(B) Alteration or enlargement. A non- conforming building or structure shall not be added to or enlarged in any manner unless the building or structure, including additions and enlargements, is made to conform to all of the requirements of the district in which it is located; provided, however, that if a building or structure is conforming as to use, but non-conforming as to yards, height or off-street parking place, the building or structure may be enlarged or added to, provided the enlargement or addition complies with the yard or height requirements, and the existing building plus the addition comply with the off-street parking requirements. No non-conforming building or structure shall be moved in whole or in part to another location on the lot unless every building or structure is made to conform to all of the requirements of the district in which it is located.
(C) Change in use.
(1) A non-conforming use of a conforming building or structure shall not be expanded or extended into any other portion of such non- conforming building or structure or changed except to a conforming use. In such a non-conforming use, any future use of such building, structure, or portion thereof shall be in conformity with the regulations of the district in which such building or structure is located.
(2) A vacant or partially vacant non- conforming building or structure may be occupied by a use for which the building or structure was designed or intended if occupied within a period of one year after 5-12-2003, but otherwise it shall be used in conformity with the regulations of the district in which it is located.
(3) Where the use of non-conforming building or structure is changed to a use of a more restrictive zoning district classification it thereafter shall not be changed to a use of a less restrictive zoning district classification.
(2002 Code, § 154.080) (Ord. 486, passed 5-12-2003)