An activity that was lawful before October 12, 1988, but which is not in conformity with the provisions of this section may be continued subject to the following:
(A) No activity shall be expanded, changed, enlarged or altered in a way that increases its nonconformity with this section;
(B) On a building or structure devoted in whole or in part to a nonconforming use or activity, work may be done in any period of 12 consecutive months on ordinary repairs, or on repair or replacement of nonbearing walls, fixtures, wiring or plumbing to an extent not exceeding 50% of the assessed value of the building or structure;
(C) If a nonconforming activity is discontinued for six consecutive months, any resumption of the activity shall conform to this section;
(D) If any nonconforming use or activity is destroyed, it shall not be resumed except in conformity with the provisions of this section; and
(E) Activities that are or become nuisances shall not be entitled to continue as nonconforming activities.
(Ord. 34, passed 7-24-1989) Penalty, see § 151.99