The lawful use of any land, or a building or
structure or a part thereof existing at the time that this chapter
or any amendment thereto becomes effective, may be continued, although
such use does not conform with the provisions of this chapter, except
as otherwise provided in this section.
When a nonconforming use of land or a building
or a structure has been discontinued for a period of not less than
one year, it shall not thereafter be reestablished, and the future
use of the land, building or structure shall be in conformity with
the terms of this chapter.
No nonconforming use shall be changed to other
than a conforming use for the district in which it is situated.
A nonconforming use is hereby required to be
maintained in such condition as will not constitute a danger to the
safety, health or general welfare of the public. Alterations and extensions
of the nonconforming use, in order to comply with the provisions of
this article, are permitted, provided that such alteration or extension
shall not tend to increase the inherent nuisance, nor shall such alteration
or extension violate any provisions of this chapter regarding yards,
lot area or lot coverage for the district in which it is situated,
or increase any existing violation of such provisions.
[Added 12-21-2016 by L.L.
No. 1-2017]
Each of the nonconforming uses and/or structures specified below
is deemed to be sufficiently objectionable and out of character within
the zoning district in which such use is located as to depreciate
the value of other property and uses permitted in the district and
to otherwise inhibit the proper, safe and orderly development of such
district. Therefore, each such nonconforming use must be and shall
be terminated on or before the expiration of the specified period
of time after the effective date of adoption of this section. Said
period of time is specified herein as one that is reasonable to permit
the amortization of the remaining value, if any, of such use.
A. Any nonconforming or noncomplying home occupation shall be modified
to conform and obtain any necessary approvals or be removed within
one year from the effective date of this section.
B. Any nonconforming or noncomplying use of land for parking or storage
of a commercial vehicle shall be modified to conform and obtain any
necessary approvals or be discontinued not later than three months
from the effective date of this section.
C. Any nonconforming or noncomplying use of land for parking a trailer
shall be modified to conform and obtain any necessary approvals or
be removed within three months from the effective date of this section.
D. Any nonconforming or noncomplying off-street parking in a residential
district shall be modified to conform and obtain any necessary approvals
or be removed within one year from the effective date of this section.