[R.O. 2012 §405.800]
The provisions of this Section shall apply to all non-conforming
uses, lands, and structures. A nonconforming land use or structure
is one which existed lawfully on the date this Zoning Ordinance or
any amendment thereto became effective, and which fails to conform
to one (1) or more of the applicable regulations of the Zoning Code
or such amendment thereto, except minimum lot area, yard, and setback
requirements.
[R.O. 2012 §405.805]
No existing building or land devoted to a use which would otherwise
not be permitted by the Zoning Code of the City of Union within the
zoning district in which such building or premises is located shall
be extended, expanded, reconstructed or altered. Any extension, expansion,
reconstruction or alteration of any prior existing non-conforming
use shall result in the loss of the non-conforming use status for
such property. The loss of such non-conforming use status shall result
in the entire parcel, building, structure or use being brought into
compliance with all provisions of the Zoning Code of the City of Union,
Missouri.
[R.O. 2012 §405.810]
The lawful use of a building or land existing at the time of
the effective date of this Ordinance or any amendment thereto may
be continued although such use does not conform to the provisions
hereof. If no alterations are made, a non-conforming use of a building
may be changed to another non-conforming use of the same or of a more
restrictive classification. Whenever a non-conforming use has been
changed to a more restrictive classification or to a conforming use,
such use shall not thereafter be changed to a less restrictive use.
[R.O. 2012 §405.815]
In the event that a non-conforming use of any building or land
is discontinued for a period of one (1) year, the building or land
shall not again be devoted to any use other than those uses which
are permitted in the district in which the structure or land, or structure
and land in combination, is situated.
[R.O. 2012 §405.820]
When a pre-existing building, the use of which does not conform
to the provisions of this Chapter, is damaged by fire, explosion,
act of God or the public enemy to the extent of more than fifty percent
(50%) of its replacement cost, as determined by the Zoning Enforcement
Official, it shall not be restored except in conformity with the regulations
of the district in which the building is situated.
