(A) Any lawful use of any dwelling, building, structure or land existing at the effective date of this chapter may be continued, even though such use does not conform to the provisions hereof. The non-conforming use of a building may be extended throughout those parts thereof which were manifestly arranged or designed for the use at the time of adoption of the chapter. No non-conforming building or structure shall be moved, extended, enlarged or altered except when authorized by the Board of Appeals in accordance with the provisions of §§ 153.110 et seq.
(B) Whenever the use of a building or land shall become non-conforming through a change in this chapter or in the district boundaries, such use may be continued, and may be changed to another non-conforming use of the same or of a more restricted classification.
(C) A non-conforming use which is discontinued for a continuous period of two years shall not again be used except in conformity with the regulations of the district in which the building or land is located.
(D) A non-conforming building which has been damaged by fire, explosion, act of God or the public enemy to the extent of more than 60% of Its reproduction value at the time of damage shall not be restored except in conformity with the regulations of the district in which it is located. When damaged by less than 60% of its reproduction value, a non-conforming building may be repaired or reconstructed and used as before the time of the damage, provided such repairs or reconstruction are completed within one year of the date of the damage.
(E) Non-conforming trailers or mobile homes located on a lot in any district other than “R-3" District, once removed shall not be relocated on the lot unless the unit was “traded-in” for another unit. In this instance, the replacement shall be on site within one week of the removal of the previous unit.
(Ord. 76-43, passed 12-13-1976)