Subject to the provisions of this article, a
nonconforming structure or use or a structure containing a nonconforming
use may be continued and maintained in reasonable repair but may not
be enlarged or extended as of the date of enactment of this chapter.
This article shall not be construed to permit any unsafe use or structure
or to affect all proper procedures to regulate or prohibit the unsafe
use or structure.
No building permit shall be issued and no nonconforming use shall hereafter be extended, enlarged or changed except following application for a use variance pursuant to Article
XIV of this chapter.
If a nonconforming use is discontinued for a
period of 12 consecutive months, further use of the property shall
conform to this chapter or be subject to review by the Zoning Board
of Appeals.
If a nonconforming use is replaced by another
use, such use shall conform to this chapter.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall require
any change in plans, construction, alteration or designated use of
a structure for which all preconstruction approvals have been given
prior to the adoption of this chapter.