[Amended 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. A-561]
Where the districts established contain structures
and uses of land and structures that were lawful before this chapter
was passed or amended but that would now be prohibited, it is the
intent to permit these nonconformities to continue.
[Amended 3-21-2023 by Ord. No. A-561]
No nonconforming use of land shall continue
if it ceases for any reason (except where governmental action impedes
access to the premises) for a period of more than 12 consecutive months
or for 12 months during any three-year period. No nonconforming use
of land shall be moved in whole or in part to any portion of the lot
or parcel other than that occupied by such use on the effective date
of this chapter.
Certificates of occupancy for nonconforming
uses, nonconforming structures, and nonconforming lots existing on
the effective date of this chapter may be issued by the Building Inspector,
provided that such certificates state that the use is a nonconforming
use and does not conform to the provisions of this chapter.