A.
Continuation. Any lawful use of a building or land existing at the
effective date of this chapter or authorized by a building permit
issued prior thereto may be continued although such use does not conform
to the provisions of this chapter.
B.
Extension. A nonconforming use may be extended upon the lot occupied
by such use and held in single and separate ownership at the effective
date of this chapter when authorized as a special exception, provided
that any extension or enlargement shall conform to the area and height
regulations of the district in which it is situated.
C.
Changes. A nonconforming use of a building or land may be changed
to a nonconforming use of the same or more restricted classification
if no structural alterations are made therein, provided that such
change may include structural alterations when authorized as a special
exception. Whenever a nonconforming use of a building or land has
been changed to a use of a more restricted classification or to a
conforming use, such use shall not thereafter be changed to a use
of a less restricted classification.
D.
Restoration. A nonconforming building which has been damaged or destroyed
by fire, explosion, casualty or act of God or a nonconforming building
which has been legally condemned may be reconstructed and used for
the same nonconforming use, provided that the reconstructed building
shall not exceed in height, area and volume the building destroyed
or condemned, and the building reconstruction shall be commenced within
one year from the date the building was destroyed or condemned and
shall be carried on without interruption.
E.
Abandonment. If a nonconforming use of a building ceases for a continuous
period of one year or more or if a nonconforming use of land ceases
for any length of time for any reason, subsequent use of such building
or land shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
F.
Nonconforming uses. Where a structure is proposed to be expanded
on a nonconforming lot and where the expansion will not encroach further
into the front, side or rear yard setback, then such expansion will
be reviewed by the Zoning Hearing Board as a special exception.
