9.2.1. DISCONTINUANCE OF A NONCONFORMING USE

   A nonconforming use may be resumed if thenonconforming use activity has been discontinued for less than six months.

   A.   A discontinued nonconforming use may be substituted with another nonconforming use , as provided by Section 9.2.3, Substitution with a Use within the Same Land Use Class, and Section 9.2.4, Substitution with a Use from a Different Land Use Class, provided such nonconforming use is substituted within the six-month period.

   B.   The right to resume a nonconforming use is lost if the discontinuance is for six months or more or if a change to a conforming use occurs. Determination of discontinuance is based upon a consideration of relevant activities and records, including, but not limited to, business license records and/or utility records and the continued maintenance of the property which indicates the intent to continue or discontinue such use. Property left in disrepair or in an unkempt condition is considered in the discontinuance of the use.