The lawful use of any land or building existing
at the time of the adoption of this chapter may be continued although
such use does not conform to the provisions of this chapter, and any
such building may be reconstructed or structurally altered and the
nonconforming use therein changed, subject to the following regulations:
A. Registration. All nonconforming uses shall be registered
with the Zoning Enforcement Officer by the owner or agent within six
months of the date of adoption of this chapter.
B. Additions. A nonconforming building or use shall not
be added to or enlarged unless such nonconforming building or use
is made to conform to the regulations of the district in which it
is located.
C. Alterations. A building nonconforming as to use may
not be reconstructed or structurally altered during its life to an
extent exceeding in aggregate cost 50% of the fair value of the building,
unless the use of such building is changed to a conforming use.
D. Changes. A nonconforming use may not be changed to
another nonconforming use under the provisions of this section.
E. Discontinuance. Whenever a nonconforming use has been
discontinued for a period of one year, any future use shall be in
conformity with the provisions of this chapter. A reasonable interim,
however, between tenants or occupants shall not be construed to mean
discontinuance.
F. Restoration. A building nonconforming as to use which
has been damaged by fire or other causes to the extent of not more
than 50% of its fair value may be restored, reconstructed or used
as before, provided that the bulk, height and area requirements shall
not exceed that which existed before said damage. Said restoration
must be completed within two years of such occurrence, or the use
of the building or land as a legal nonconforming use thereafter shall
be terminated.
G. Removal. If any building in which any nonconforming
use is conducted is hereafter removed, the subsequent use of the land
on which such building was located and the subsequent use of any building
erected thereon shall conform to the regulations of the district.
H. Validity of permit. Any building for which a permit
has been lawfully granted and on which the construction has been started
and diligently prosecuted before the effective date of this chapter
may be completed.