(A) Any use lawfully existing upon the effective date of this subchapter may be continued at the size and in a manner of operation existing upon such date except as hereinafter specified.
(B) If such nonconforming use ceases for a continuous period of 1 year, any subsequent use of the building shall be in conformity to the use regulations specified by this subchapter for the district in which such building is located.
(C) Any structure which represents a nonconforming use shall not be rebuilt or reconstructed to its former use and physical dimensions if damaged 50% or more of the current market value by fire, wind, earthquake, explosion, or any other casualty, according to the estimate of the Building Inspector and approved by the Planning Commission (estimates shall be based on current market value and replacement costs); and no building permit has been applied for within 180 days of when the property is damaged.
(D) Non-conforming uses shall not be expanded, changed, enlarged, or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity.
(E) Normal maintenance of a building or other structure containing or related to a lawful nonconforming use is permitted, including necessary non-structural repairs and incidental alterations which do not extend or intensify the nonconforming use.
(F) Nonconforming use shall not be moved to any other part of the parcel of land upon which the same was conducted on the effective date of this subchapter.
(Prior Code, § 66-102) (Ord. passed 2001; Am. Ord. 376, passed 1-14-2003; Am. Ord. 454, passed 2-28-2006) Penalty, see § 151.999