§ 153.234  NONCONFORMING USES.
   Where, at the time of adoption of this chapter lawful uses of land exist which would not be permitted by the regulations imposed by this chapter, the uses may be continued so long as they remain otherwise lawful, provided:
   (A)   No nonconforming uses shall be enlarged or increased, nor extended to occupy a greater area of land than was occupied at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this chapter;
   (B)   No such nonconforming uses shall be moved in whole or in part to any portion of the lot or parcel other than that occupied by those uses at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this chapter;
   (C)   If any such nonconforming uses of land or structures are discontinued or abandoned for more than a continuous six month period (except when government action impedes access to the premises), any subsequent use of such land or structure shall conform to the regulations specified by this chapter for the district in which such land is located; and
   (D)   No additional structure not conforming to the requirements of this chapter shall be created in connection with a nonconforming use of land.
('91 Code, § 153.199)  (Ord. 1910-1954, passed 10-21-54; Am. Ord. passed 4-20-78; Am. Ord. 09-3306, passed 10-15-09)  Penalty, see § 153.999