Any lawful use of land or structure existing at the effective date hereof or subsequent amendments hereto may be continued with the following limitations:
A. Expansion Or Alteration Of Nonconforming Use: Any structure containing a nonconforming use may not be expanded nor substantially remodeled. The Board of Appeals 1 may approve any remodeling and incidental repairs which do not tend to prolong the life of the nonconforming use.
B. Damaged Buildings: Any structure containing a nonconforming use which has been damaged to the extent of fifty percent (50%) of its current fair value, as estimated immediately prior to damage, shall not be repaired or reconstructed except in conformity with this Title.
C. Discontinuance Of Nonconforming Use: No nonconforming use shall be reestablished after having been discontinued for twelve (12) months. Vacating of premises or building or nonoperative status shall be evidence of a discontinued use.
D. Change Of Use: No nonconforming use may be substituted for any other nonconforming use or any conforming use. (Ord. 1793, 2-7-1977)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See Title 2, Chapter 2 of this Code. |