The term "abandonment," as used herein, shall mean the voluntary
discontinuance of a nonconforming use or the occupancy of a nonconforming
structure. Normal, seasonal cessation of a use or a temporary discontinuance
for purposes of maintenance, rebuilding after damage or destruction
or maintenance or improvements permitted under this article shall
not be included in calculating the period of discontinuance. Any one
of the following shall constitute evidence of abandonment of a nonconforming
use:
A. Failure to make a good faith effort to take the necessary steps to
resume the nonconforming use or occupancy with reasonable dispatch
in the circumstances, such as advertising of the property for sale
or for lease.
B. Discontinuance of the occupancy or nonconforming use for 12 consecutive
months.