1296.03 NONCONFORMING USES OF LAND.
   Where, on the effective date of adoption or amendment of this Zoning Code, a lawful use of land exists that is made no longer permissible under this Zoning Code as enacted or amended, such use may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
   (a)   No such nonconforming use shall be enlarged, increased or extended to occupy a greater area of land than was occupied on such effective date.
   (b)   No such nonconforming use shall be moved in whole or in part to any other portion of the lot or parcel occupied by such use on such effective date.
   (c)   If such nonconforming use of land ceases for any reason for a period of more than twelve months, any subsequent use of such land shall conform to the regulations specified by this Zoning Code for the district in which such land is located.
(Ord. 458. Passed 1-4-89.)