[Amended 12-13-1989 by L.L. No. 1-1989]
A nonconforming use enjoyed by any land, building
or structure shall not be extended, enlarged or structurally altered
nor displace a use permitted by the zoning district in which it is
located.
A building or structure housing a nonconforming
use may be repaired or restored to a safe condition.
[Amended 6-8-1981 by L.L. No. 4-1981; 12-13-1989 by L.L. No. 1-1989; 2-14-1996 by L.L. No. 1-1996]
A nonconforming use of a building, structure or land or any portion thereof may only be changed to another nonconforming use which is of the same or more restrictive nature and only upon the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals in accordance with §
130-42. Uses shall be deemed more restrictive or less restrictive in accordance with the list of uses set forth in §
130-7 hereof, running from the use designated as "one-family dwelling," as the most restrictive, to the use designated as "bus station," as the least restrictive; each use, in order, to be deemed less restrictive than the use which precedes it upon the list. The change of a nonconforming use of a building, structure or land or any portion thereof to another nonconforming use shall include the right to change an accessory nonconforming sign, provided that such sign is not increased in area or does not further violate provisions of this chapter and provided also that the prior approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals is given.
No building damaged by fire or other causes
to the extent of more than 50% of its value shall be repaired or rebuilt
except in conformity with the regulations of this chapter. Value shall
be determined by dividing the state equalization ratio into the assessed
value.
Any building or structure for which construction
was begun prior to the effective date of this chapter or any subsequent
amendment thereof applying thereto may be completed and used in accordance
with the plans and specifications for such building or structure.