(a) Abandonment. A nonconforming use of a structure which has been abandoned shall not thereafter be returned to such nonconforming use. For purposes of administration of the Zoning Ordinance, a nonconforming use shall be considered abandoned:
(1) When the use of the structure has been discontinued for a period of twelve consecutive months; or
(2) When the characteristic equipment and furnishings of the nonconforming use have been removed from the premises and have not been replaced by similar equipment within one year; or (Ord. 0-465. Passed 9-23-86.)
(3) When all utility services have been disconnected from the structure. (Ord. 0-774. Passed 6-13-95.)
(b) Replacement of Nonconforming Use. Any structure, or structure and premises in combination in or on which a nonconforming use is superseded by a permitted use, shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the district in which such structure, or structure and premises in combination, is located and the nonconforming use may not thereafter be resumed.
(Ord. 0-465. Passed 9-23-86.)