(A) A lawful use of a building or premises existing at the time of passage of this chapter, may continue although such use does not conform to all the provisions of this chapter.
(B) A nonconforming use may be changed to any other use of the same or greater restrictions, provided no structural changes are made in the building. Whenever a nonconforming use is changed to a conforming use, that use shall not thereafter be changed to a nonconforming use.
(C) Any nonconforming use that is destroyed by fire or act of God of less than 50% of the value of the structure, the structure shall not be restored except in accordance with this chapter. Whenever a nonconforming structure is destroyed by fire or act of God of more than 50% of the value, the structure shall be removed and the use discontinued. The insurance adjustment statement shall determine the value of the structure.
(D) No building shall be erected upon any premise devoted to a nonconforming use, unless the use can conform to the regulation of this chapter.
(E) A nonconforming structure may be repaired or altered provided no structural changes are made or unless the structural changes would bring the structure into conformance with this chapter.
(F) No conforming use may be changed to a nonconforming use. This action shall be considered a violation of this chapter and shall be subject to any corrective action required to put the structure back in conformance with this chapter.
(G) Amortization of Nonconforming Uses or Buildings.
(1) Whenever a nonconforming use has been discontinued for a period of six months, such use shall not thereafter be reestablished and used thereafter unless it shall be in conformance with this chapter.
(2) Any nonconforming billboard or advertising structure not attached to a building, lawfully existing upon the effective date of this chapter, shall be discontinued on or before five years after the effective date of this chapter.
(3) All temporary billboards or advertising structures shall be removed within 90 days from the effective date of this chapter.
(Ord. 5-2002, passed 3-4-02) Penalty, see § 151.999