The lawful use of any building or use of land
existing at the time of the enactment of the ordinance from which
this chapter is derived may be continued although such use may not
conform with the provisions of this chapter, except as hereinafter
provided.
A nonconforming use may be changed to a conforming
use, and when so changed to a more-restrictive classification, it
shall not thereafter resume the less-restrictive use.
No building which has been damaged by fire or
other natural causes to the extent of more than 100% of its assessed
value for county tax purposes shall be repaired or rebuilt except
in conformity with the regulations of this chapter.
No nonconforming building shall be altered or
nonconforming use of a building or land extended except as authorized
by the Board of Appeals.
A.
Nothing in this article shall prohibit the completion
of any lawful structure for which the excavation has been prepared
and the foundation walls constructed at the effective date of the
ordinance from which this chapter is derived; provided, however that
the construction must be completed within a period of one year from
that date.
B.
Furthermore, any use of land for which an application
has been filed with the Village authorities at least 15 days prior
to the adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived
and in conformity with any regulations pertaining to land use then
in effect shall, even though said ordinance shall have become effective,
be processed in accordance with standards and specifications contained
in such relevant regulations effective on the date of said application.
Whenever a nonconforming use has been abandoned
or discontinued for a period of one year, any future use shall be
in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
