The existing lawful use of a structure, building or property,
or its accessory use, which is not in conformity with the provisions
of this chapter may be continued subject to the following conditions:
A.
Notwithstanding
§ 62.23(7)(h), Wis. Stats., the repair, reconstruction,
renovation, remodeling or expansion of a legal nonconforming structure
in existence at the time of adoption or subsequent amendment of this
chapter adopted under § 62.231, Wis. Stats., or of an environmental
control facility in existence on May 7, 1982, related to that structure,
is permitted under § 62.231(5), Wis. Stats. Section 62.23(7)(h),
Wis. Stats., applies to any environmental control facility that was
not in existence on May 7, 1982, but was in existence on the effective
date of this chapter or amendment.
B.
If a nonconforming
use or the use of a nonconforming structure is discontinued for 12
consecutive months, any future use of the building, structure or property
shall conform to the appropriate provisions of this chapter.
C.
Any legal
nonconforming use of property which does not involve the use of a
structure and which existed at the time of the adoption or subsequent
amendment of this chapter adopted under § 62.231, Wis. Stats.,
may be continued although such use does not conform to the provisions
of this chapter. However, such nonconforming use may not be extended.[1]
D.
The maintenance
and repair of nonconforming boathouses which are located below the
ordinary high-water mark of any navigable waters shall comply with
the requirements of § 30.121, Wis. Stats.
E.
Uses which
are nuisances under common law shall not be permitted to continue
as nonconforming uses.
