A nonconforming use shall not be enlarged, extended, converted, reconstructed or structurally altered unless the use is changed to a use permitted in the district in which the premises is located except that a conditional use permit may be authorized after the following criteria are given specific consideration:
(a) Effect on surrounding property values;
(b) The density of land use zoning for the subject and adjacent properties;
(c) The degree of hardship upon the applicant which would be caused by failure to grant the permit; and
(d) It can be demonstrated that it was the owner’s intent to use the entire premises for the use prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of this subchapter.
(1992 Code, App. C, § 18.05) (Ord. 20-02, passed 3-18-2002)