Any lot or plat, recorded at the time of passage of this chapter, that fails to comply with the minimum area requirements of the Area and Bulk Schedule of this chapter[1] may be used for any use not otherwise prohibited in the zone district in which it lies, provided that it complies with all yard requirements.
[1]
Editor's Note: See §§ 415-203 through 415-205 of this chapter.
[Amended 2-14-2012 by Ord. No. 02-2012]
Any nonconforming structure existing at the time of the passage of this chapter which is conforming in use may be continued upon the lot or in the structure so occupied, and any structure may be restored or repaired in the event of destruction, provided that the restored structure is of no greater size than the original one and occupies no greater area than occupied by the original one and its use is not expanded and/or intensified in any way.
A. 
The prior lawful use of any building or land made nonconforming by the adoption of this chapter may be continued although such use does not conform to the provisions of this chapter. However, such use shall not be:
(1) 
Extended or enlarged in any way.
(2) 
Changed to any other nonconforming use.
B. 
Whenever a nonconforming use has been intentionally discontinued for a period of one year, such use shall not thereafter be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
C. 
Once changed to a conforming use, no building or land shall revert to a nonconforming use.