All lawful uses of land or of a building, sign
or other structure existing on the effective date of this chapter
may be continued or maintained subject to conditions set forth in
this article.
The Zoning Hearing Board may authorize a nonconforming
use to be changed to another nonconforming use of the same or more
restricted classification or to a conforming use. Such use shall not
hereafter be changed to a use of less restricted classification.
If a nonconforming use of a building or land
ceases or is discontinued for continuous period of 90 days or more,
subsequent use of such building or land shall be in conformity with
the provisions of this chapter, except when the discontinuance is
due to a death and the settling of the estate. In such cases the discontinuance
shall not be presumed to start until the estate is settled or a court
order concerning the disposition of the estate has been entered.
On a lot of record existing at the effective
date of this chapter which does not meet the regulations for a minimum
lot width and area for the district in which it is located, a building
may be erected, altered or used, provided that:
A. On lots of less than 70 feet in width at the building
line, construction or alterations may be permitted with Board of Supervisors
authorization where there is compliance with yard and coverage requirements
for the district where the construction or alteration is being done.
B. On lots of less than 70 feet in width at the building line, the Zoning Officer has the authority to issue permits for utility or storage sheds, private swimming pools and private garages, provided that they comply with §
215-12G(2), Residential accessory.
C. On lots of 70 or more feet in width at the building
line, construction or alterations may be permitted without the Board
of Supervisors authorization where there is compliance with yard and
coverage requirements for the district where the construction or alteration
is being done.