(A) The lawful use of a building or premises, existing at the time of adoption of this chapter may be continued, except as otherwise provided herein, although the use does not conform to the provisions of such regulations.
(B) Nonconforming structures remain subject to the following regulations.
(1) Extension. A nonconforming structure, or structure containing a nonconforming use, shall not be enlarged, replaced or structurally altered.
(3) Discontinuance. No nonconforming use may be reestablished after it has been discontinued for a period of 12 months. Vacating of premises or building, or nonoperative status shall be evidence of a discontinued use.
(4) Prior approval. Proposed structures for which permits have been issued prior to their designation as nonconforming by the adoption or amendment of this chapter maybe completed and used as originally intended provided they are completed and in use one year after the date on which the permit was issued.
(5) Use change. No nonconforming use may be changed to any other nonconforming use unless the Board of Zoning Adjustment shall find, that the proposed nonconforming use is less detrimental to the district than the existing nonconforming use of the property. The Board of Zoning Adjustment may specify the appropriate conditions and safeguards as may be required in connection with the change and shall require the owner to meet all other specifications of this regulation. This section does not allow for the expansion of a nonconforming structure containing old or new nonconforming uses.
(6) Travel trailers and recreational vehicles in place and being used as a dwelling. As of January 1, 2007, these vehicles will be allowed to remain in their current state, but are required to obtain a conditional use permit on an annual basis. All conditional use permits will expire on June 30 of each year. The Travel trailer/recreational vehicle must be licensed, roadworthy and tow able, and must be moved a minimum of one mile every 180 days. The existing vehicle may not be replaced, extended, or modified without application for a new permit.
(Prior Code, § 152.052) (Ord. 2007-06, passed 7-9-2007) Penalty, see § 152.999