Anything in this article to the contrary notwithstanding, this article shall not be construed to prohibit:
(A) The expansion of a nonconforming use of a feedlot or corral from the level of use existing at the time of enactment of this section to a level not exceeding the highest level which was attained during the five-year period immediately preceding the expansion, providing no part of the feedlot or corral is situated within 1,000 feet of a nonagricultural residence;
(B) The moving of a nonconforming feedlot or corral which is in use at the time of enactment of this section to a location such that no part of the feedlot or corral is situated within 1,000 feet of a nonagricultural residence, providing the use thereafter does not exceed the highest level of use of the feedlot or corral which was attained during the five-year period immediately preceding commencement of the moving; or
(C) A resumption of the use of a nonconforming feedlot or corral which had been wholly discontinued, providing:
(1) The resumption occurs not more than five years after enactment of this section, or more than five years after the prior use was terminated, whichever is later;
(2) The resumed use does not exceed the highest level of use which was attained during the five-year period immediately preceding discontinuance of the use; and
(3) No part of the feedlot or corral is situated within 1,000 feet of a nonagricultural residence.
(Ord. 3639, passed - -2000)