(a) Such nonconforming use may not be enlarged more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the existing floor or use and/or lot area:
(b) Provided, that no such limitation shall apply to alterations or additions to or replacement of buildings or structures by any farm, industry or manufacturer, or to the use of land presently owned by any farm, industry or manufacturer but not used for agricultural, industrial or manufacturing purposes, or to the use or acquisition of additional land which may be required for the protection, continuing development or expansion of any agricultural, industrial or manufacturing operation, or any present or future satellite, agricultural, industrial or manufacturing use. If a nonconforming use has been abandoned, any future use of such land, building or structure shall be in conformity with the provisions of the ordinance regulating the use in the district in which such land, building or structure may be located. Provided, however, that abandonment of any particular agricultural, industrial, or manufacturing process shall not be construed as abandonment of agricultural, industrial or manufacturing use.
(c) A nonconforming use is considered abandoned under the following circumstances:
(1) When the intent of the owner to discontinue the use is apparent; or
(2) When the characteristic equipment and furnishings of the nonconforming use have been removed from the premises and have not been replaced by similar equipment within ninety days, unless other facts show intention to resume the nonconforming use; or
(3) When a nonconforming use has been discontinued for a period of six months; or
(4) When it has been replaced by a conforming use; or
(5) When it has been changed to another use under permit from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(12-17-79)