[CC 1985 § 25-218; Ord. No. 277 § 9, 11-7-1966]
The lawful use for a building existing
at the time of the adoption of this Chapter may be continued even
though such use does not conform with the provisions hereto. If no
structural alterations are made, a non-conforming use of a building
may be changed to another non-conforming use for the same or a more
restricted classification. The foregoing provisions shall also apply
to non-conforming uses in districts as may be hereafter changed. Whenever
a non-conforming use of a building has been changed to a more restricted
use or to a conforming use, such use shall not thereafter be changed
to a less restricted use.
[CC 1985 § 25-219; Ord. No. 277 § 9, 11-7-1966]
No building which has been damaged
by fire, explosion, act of God, or the public enemy to the extent
of more than sixty-five percent (65%) of its assessed value shall
be restored except in conformity with the regulations of this Chapter.
[CC 1985 § 25-220; Ord. No. 277 § 9, 11-7-1966]
In the event that a non-conforming
use of any building or premises is discontinued or its normal operation
stopped for a period of three (3) years, the use of the same shall
thereafter conform to the regulations of the district in which it
is located.
[CC 1985 § 25-221; Ord. No. 277 § 9, 11-7-1966]
A non-conforming use occupying only
a portion of a building may be extended throughout the building if
the same has been lawfully acquired and actually devoted to such use
previous to the adoption of this Chapter or to any affecting amendments
thereof.
