A.
Except as otherwise provided in this article, the
lawful use of any building or land existing at the date of adoption
of this chapter may be continued even though such use does not conform
to the provisions of the land use control area in which such land
is located.
B.
Nonconforming use rights, subject to the provisions
of this article, remain with the land when title is transferred.
A nonconforming building or use may not be changed
or enlarged nor may it be extended to other portions of the buildings
or of the lot or extended to other structures or land not already
devoted to such use unless a variance is granted by the Board of Appeals.
No variance permitting enlargement or change of a nonconforming use
or structure or land shall be granted by the Board of Appeals unless
the regulations of this chapter, other than permitted land uses, for
the district in which said nonconforming use is located can be substantially
complied with or the Board determines that a hardship exists.
A nonconforming use may not be changed to another
nonconforming use unless a variance is granted by the Board of Appeals.
A nonconforming use, if once changed to a conforming use, shall not
be changed back to a nonconforming use.
[Amended 12-10-1990 by L.L. No. 10-1990]
Abandonment or discontinuance of any nonconforming
use for a period of 365 days or more from the date of discontinuance,
as determined to the reasonable satisfaction of the Code Enforcement
Officer, shall terminate such nonconforming use of the structure or
premises. No such nonconforming use shall be reinstated except by
variance granted by the Board of Appeals, and any subsequent use of
such building or premises shall be in conformance with the provisions
of this chapter for the area in which such building or premises is
located.
