For the purpose of recording the character and extent of any nonconforming use, building or structure lawfully existing at the effective date of this chapter, the owner or lessee of any building or land may apply for an occupancy permit in accordance with the provisions of §
205-41.
The discontinuance of a nonconforming use or
of the nonconforming use and occupancy of a nonconforming building
or structure for a period of six months shall be regarded as permanent
abandonment, and, thereafter, the land, building or structure where
such nonconforming use previously existed shall be used and occupied
only in conformity with the regulations prescribed by this chapter
for the district in which such land, building or structure is located.
Intent to resume active operations or occupancy shall not affect the
foregoing, except that the provisions of this section shall not apply
where such discontinuance is directly caused by war, strike or the
construction of a public improvement by a governmental agency.