(A) Any lawful uses of buildings 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 nonconforming use of a building may be extended throughout those existing parts of the building which were arranged or designed for such use. No nonconforming building or structure shall be moved, extended, enlarged or altered and no nonconforming use of land shall be expanded, except when authorized by the Board.
(B) Whenever the use of a building or land become nonconforming through a change in the amended Zoning Code or in the district boundaries, such use may be continued.
(C) A nonconforming use which is discontinued for a period of 2 years shall not again be used except in conformity with the regulations of the district in which it is located.
(D) A nonconforming use which has been damaged by fire, explosion, act of God or the public enemy to the extent of 60% or more 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 nonconforming use may be repaired or reconstructed, and used as before the time of damage, provided such repairs or reconstruction are started within 1 year of the date of such damage. This division is subject to a variance from the Board of Appeals.
(E) Nonconforming trailer or mobile homes located on a lot in any district, once removed, shall not be relocated on such lot unless the unit was traded- in for another unit. In this instance, the replacement shall be on site within 30 days of the removal of the previous unit.
(F) It is not the intention herein to classify as nonconforming a use or building allowed in a district as a conditional use under the regulations of this chapter.
(G) Any building arranged, intended or designed for a nonconforming use, the construction of which has been started at the time of the passage of this chapter but not completed, may be completed and put into such nonconforming use, provided it is done within 1 year after this chapter takes effect.
(1981 Code, § 150.55) (Ord. 6570-93, passed 12-13-1993)