The lawful nonconforming use of unimproved land, and the lawful use of that portion of improved land not involving a building, or in connection with which any building on such land is incidental or accessory to the principal use of the land, may be continued, subject to the following provisions:
A. Expanding nonconformity prohibited. No nonconforming use shall be enlarged or extended.
B. Abandonment or discontinuance of nonconforming use. Whenever a nonconforming use of land is abandoned, changed to or replaced by a conforming use, such premises shall not be used or occupied by a nonconforming use. Discontinuance of a lawful nonconforming use for a period of six consecutive months or for any eighteen (18) months during any three-year period, shall be prima facie evidence of an abandonment.
C. Change of use. A nonconforming use of land shall not be changed to any other use except to a use permitted in the district in which the land is located.
(MC-2-2004, Amended, 04/06/2004)