Any lot, as defined herein, which exists at
the time of adoption of this chapter that fails to comply with the
minimum area requirements of the chapter may be used for any use not
otherwise prohibited in the district in which it lies, provided that
said lot is not contiguous to and in common ownership with one or
more lots in single ownership as defined in this chapter, and provided
further that the side and rear setbacks are held to the same percentages
as required in the said district.
Amy use lawfully in existence prior to the adoption
of this chapter and which has since been in continuous use but which
has been made nonconforming by the adoption of this chapter or any
prior zoning ordinance of this Borough (provided that said use commenced
prior to the enactment of the chapter which made it nonconforming)
may be continued indefinitely; except that, such use may not be enlarged,
extended or reconstructed, abandoned and reinstituted or changed to
another nonconforming use.
No. building which contains a nonconforming
use shall be structurally altered or enlarged or moved to another
location where such use would continue to be nonconforming or restored
for other than a conforming use after damage from any cause which
exceeds 50% of its replacement cost, exclusive of foundation. Failure
to restore for a period of one year after damage, or failure of the
premises to be utilized for the existing nonconforming use for a period
of one year shall be deemed an abandonment for the purposes of this
chapter, after which such nonconforming use shall not be reinstituted.
Any structure which at the time of its erection
was in conformity with the zoning ordinances of this Borough, and
which structure has been rendered nonconforming as to area by the
subsequent passage of or amendment to such zoning ordinances, shall
be permitted to remain. Any alteration or addition to such structure
shall be permitted, provided that:
A.
The existing use of the premises is in full conformity
with this chapter;
B.
The proposed alteration or addition shall not be in
any manner affect the use of the premises; and
C.
The proposed alteration or addition shall not in any
manner increase the extent of the nonconformity already in existence.
