(a) A nonconforming use existing at the time of the passage of this Zoning Code (Ordinance 1948-20, passed May 25, 1948) may be continued and any building may be used to the extent that it was designed, arranged or constructed, at the time of the passage of this Zoning Code, for a nonconforming use.
(b) A nonconforming use shall not be extended except as provided in this Zoning Code.
(c) A nonconforming use shall not be changed, except to a more restricted use. This provision is intended to include the prohibition of a return to a nonconforming use after its change to a more restricted use.
(d) A building designed or devoted to a nonconforming use, if destroyed or damaged by fire, explosion, flood, earthquake, war, riot or act of God, may be repaired or restored and devoted to the same or a more restricted use, provided that such repair or restoration is completed within twelve months of the damage or destruction, and provided that the regulations herein provided are complied with in such repair or restoration.
(e) Nothing in this Zoning Code shall prevent the strengthening or restoration to a safe condition of any building or part thereof declared unsafe by any lawful authority or officer.
(Ord. 1948-20. Passed 5-25-48.)