The nonconforming use of a lot and/or a structure may be continued, expanded or changed subject to the following:
(a) Change of a nonconforming use shall be allowed to a permitted use of the zoning district in which the nonconforming use is located.
(b) On approval of an appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals, a nonconforming use may be changed to a use closer in character with the zoning district in which the nonconforming use is located.
(c) On approval of an appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals, a nonconforming use may be expanded within an existing structure manifestly arranged or developed for such use.
(d) No nonconforming use may be reestablished where such nonconforming use has been discontinued for a period of at least one year. The nonconforming use of any structure damaged by fire, explosion, flood, riot or act of God may be continued and used as before any such calamity, provided the building or structure has not been destroyed to an extent of more than one-half of its fair value, and provided such reconstruction is started within twelve months of such calamity and is continued in a reasonable manner until completed.
(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)