When a nonconforming use of a structure, and/or structure and land in combination is discontinued or abandoned for more than one year (except when government action impedes access to the premises), the structure or structure and land in combination, shall not thereafter be used except in conformity with the regulations of the district in which it is located. A nonconforming use shall be considered voluntarily discontinued or abandoned:
(a) When the intent of the owner to discontinue the use is apparent, or,
(b) 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characteristic equipment and the furnishings of the nonconforming use have been removed from the premises and have not been replaced by similar equipment within the one-year period, or,
(c) When it has been replaced by a conforming use, or,
(d) When it has been changed to another nonconforming use by first obtaining a permit form the Zoning Board of Appeals.
(Ord. 11-07. Passed 7-18-07.)