Any otherwise lawful use of land, building, or structure existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter may be continued, maintained, and repaired, except as otherwise provided in this section.
(A) Continuation of nonconforming buildings, structures, or uses. The lawful occupancy and/or operation of a building, structure, or use existing on the effective date of this chapter, or any amendment hereto, may be continued although such building, structure, or use does not conform with the provisions hereof.
(B) Extension of nonconforming uses in structures. A nonconforming use may be extended throughout the structure provided that any person, firm, or corporation so using an existing structure in nonconformity with the provisions of this chapter shall, within six months from and after the effective date of this chapter, or any amendments hereto, secure from the Building Inspector of the city a certificate of nonconformity, which shall describe the use to which such structure is being used contrary to the provisions of this chapter and which entitles the holder thereof to continue such use until the same shall be discontinued, at which time such certificate of nonconformity shall be null and void, and the holder thereof shall be required to comply with all other provisions of this chapter regulating the use of any such structure.
(C) Alteration or enlargement of nonconformity buildings or structures. A nonconforming building or structure shall not be added to or enlarged in any manner unless said building or structure, including additions and enlargements, is made to conform to all of the regulations of the district in which it is located; however, if a building or structure is conforming as to use, but nonconforming as to yards or height, said building or structure may be enlarged or added to. No nonconforming building or structure shall be moved in whole or in part to another location on the lot unless every portion of said building or structure is made to conform to all of the regulations of the district in which it is located.
(D) Restoration of damaged nonconforming structures. A nonconforming structure damaged in any manner and from any cause whatsoever to the extent of not more than 60% of its replacement cost may be restored, provided restoration is completed within one year of the date of the damage.
(E) Termination of nonconforming buildings, structures, or uses. Except as hereinafter provided, any nonconforming building, structure, or use which has been abandoned or discontinued for one year shall not thereafter be re-established.
(Prior Code, § 152.006)