[R.O. 1993 § 400.280; Ord. No.
250 §§ A-C, Art. VII, 1-28-1974]
A.
Non-conforming use of land or non-conforming use of structures may
be continued if the following are complied with:
1.
A non-conforming use of land shall not be changed unless changed
to a conforming one.
2.
The area devoted to a non-conforming use of land cannot be extended
beyond the lot area on which it is located.
3.
A non-conforming use of structure may be changed to another
use in the same zoning classification as the original use, provided
the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Aldermen find
that such change of use is as compatible for the area as the original
non-conforming one.
B.
A non-conforming structure may be enlarged with the approval of the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Aldermen, but in no
event shall the enlargement of the structure be in violation of the
existing area requirements for the zoning district in which the structure
is located.
C.
A non-conforming structure may not be rebuilt or reestablished if
said structure is damaged in excess of two-thirds (2/3) of its fair
market value immediately prior to damage or vacated over a period
of one (1) year.
