A.
The lawful use of any building, structure or land existing at the
time of the enactment of this chapter may be continued although such
building, structure, land or use does not conform with the provisions
of this Zoning Law.
B.
Any and all modifications, additions and/or enlargements of a nonconforming
building, structure, or land shall not require an area variance nor
site plan review prior to the issuance of a building permit by the
Code Enforcement Officer providing the proposed new modification,
addition and/or enlargement complies with area and bulk regulations
set forth herein.
C.
A nonconforming building, structure or use shall not be reestablished
if it has been discontinued for any reason for a period of two years
or more or has been changed to or replaced by a conforming building,
structure or use. The mere intent to resume nonconforming building,
structure or use shall not confer the right to do so from the date
of adoption of this chapter.
D.
A nonconforming building, structure or use damaged 50% or less of
its monetary value by fire, windstorm or other natural disaster may
be rebuilt in compliance with State Building Codes; however, its use
may not be greater than its previous use.
E.
A nonconforming building, structure or use damaged in excess of 50% as in Subsection D above, prior to being rebuilt, shall be subject to compliance with the State Building Codes and § 190-29D(2) of this chapter prior to the issuance of a building permit by the Code Enforcement Officer.
F.
Any and all signs or other attention-getting devices shall be removed
after the one-year cessation of any nonconforming building, structure,
land or use.
