(A) In establishing the time periods for the termination of nonconforming uses, the city recognizes that there may be some uses which entail a substantial investment in time and money and which require a greater period of time for abatement of the investment than that set forth in the timetable. Any party may file a petition to the Planning Commission for an extension of time for the termination of a nonconforming use. The Planning Commission may direct the Planning Director to conduct a study of the specific use and prepare a report recommending the appropriate time for termination of the use.
(B) The Planning Commission, or the City Council on appeal, at its discretion, may grant an extension of time for the abatement of nonconformity where it finds that an unreasonable hardship would otherwise be imposed on the property owner.
(Ord. 1181, passed 11-19-07)