1109.05 NONCONFORMING USES OF LAND.
   Where, at the time of this Zoning Ordinance, lawful uses of land exist which would not be permitted by the regulations imposed by this Ordinance, the uses may be continued so long as they remain otherwise lawful, provided:
   (a)   No such nonconforming uses shall be enlarged or increased, nor extended to occupy a greater area of land that was occupied at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this Zoning Ordinance.
   (b)   No such nonconforming uses shall be moved in whole or in part to any portion of the lot or parcel other than that occupied at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this Zoning Ordinance.
   (c)   If any such nonconforming uses of land are discontinued or abandoned for more than two years, except when government action impedes access to the premises, any subsequent use of such land shall conform to the regulations specified by this Ordinance for the district in which such land is located;
   (d)   No additional structure not conforming to the requirements of this Ordinance shall be erected in connection with such nonconforming use of land; and
   (e)   One nonconforming use may be substituted by another nonconforming use. However, the replacement use shall be equal to or less intensive than the nonconforming use that it is replacing. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing to determine whether or not such replacement nonconforming use is acceptable.
(Ord. 269-2001. Passed 12-17-01.)