[R.O. 2012 §405.110; CC 1987 §42.350]
The lawful use of land, buildings and structures existing at the time of the adoption of the ordinance, the basis of this Chapter, may be continued, although such use does not conform to the provisions hereof, but if such non-conforming use is discontinued, all future use of such premises shall be in conformity with the provision of this Chapter. When any non-conforming building is damaged by fire, explosion, act of God or similar catastrophe, to the extent of more than sixty percent (60%) of its fair market value, it shall not be restored except in conformity with the regulations of the district in which such building is situated.