Where, at the time of adoption of this Ordinance, lawful uses of land exist which would not be permitted by the regulations imposed by this Ordinance, the uses may be continued so long as they remain otherwise lawful, provided:
(a) No such nonconforming uses shall be enlarged or increased, nor extended to occupy a greater area of land than was occupied at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this Ordinance;
(b) No such nonconforming uses shall be moved in whole or in part to any portion of the lot or parcel other than that occupied by such uses at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this Ordinance;
(c) Additional structures, which do not conform to the requirements of this Ordinance, shall not be erected in connection with such nonconforming use of land;
(d) If any such nonconforming uses of land are discontinued or abandoned for more than one year (except when government action impedes access to the premises), any subsequent use of such land shall conform to the regulations specified by this Ordinance for the district in which such land is located. A nonconforming use shall be considered voluntarily discontinued or abandoned:
(1) When the intent of the owner to discontinue the use is apparent, or,
(2) When the characteristic equipment and the furnishings of the nonconforming use have been removed from the premises and have not been replaced by similar equipment within the 2 year period, or,
(3) When it has been replaced by a conforming use, or,
(4) When it has been changed to another nonconforming use by first obtaining a permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
(Ord. 11-07. Passed 7-18-07.)