(a) No building or portion thereof used in whole or in part for a nonconforming use in a residential district, which remains idle or unused for a period of two years whether or not the equipment or fixtures are removed, shall again be used except in conformity with the regulations of the residential district in which it is located.
(b) Upon application by the property owner or owners, and only for the sole purpose of submitting conclusive and relevant evidence of intent to continue such nonconforming use, the Board of Zoning Appeals may grant a specified extension of time for such nonconforming use in order to retain such nonconforming status and carry out the intent of the property owner or owners in accordance with the submitted evidence.
(c) The Board of Zoning Appeals shall insure, before granting an extension of time, that such time extension will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate neighborhood nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood and in all respects will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare. The Board may impose such conditions as the Board deems necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this section.
(Ord. 811117-92. Passed 2-16-82.)