(A) Continuation of nonconforming uses. The lawful use of any existing "outdoor wood burning furnace" existing at the time of the effective date of this subchapter may be continued, although such use may not conform to the provisions of this subchapter.
(B) Extension or enlargement. No pre-existing, non-conforming "outdoor wood burning furnace" shall hereafter be extended, enlarged, or expanded.
(C) Abandonment and discontinuance. Any pre-existing, non-conforming "outdoor wood burning furnace" which is abandoned or not used for a period of 12 consecutive months shall not be permitted to be re-established as a non-conforming use, cannot be used, and must be immediately removed by the property owner from the subject premises. If the property owner fails to remove the "outdoor wood burning furnace" by the end of said 12 months, the City of Preston Zoning Administrator shall give written notice by certified mail, personal service, or posting to the property owner upon which the "outdoor wood burning furnace" is located. Such notice shall provide that such person shall remove the same within 15 days of the notice.
(D) Termination. At such time as the useful life of a non pre-existing, nonconforming "outdoor wood burning furnace" has elapsed or would need to be repaired to function properly, the unit cannot be replaced and must be abandoned, not used, and removed from the property immediately.
(E) Enforcement. Any person committing violation of the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction for a violation hereof shall be subject to the terms of § 10.99.
(Ord. 248, passed 12-6-2005)