A. 
It is recognized that there exist certain structures and uses which were lawfully established prior to the passage of this chapter or amendments thereto and which are now made to be in violation of this chapter. It is the intent of this chapter to permit such nonconforming uses to continue until they are removed, but not to encourage their survival. Such structures and uses may be changed only in the direction of reducing their degree of nonconformity to this chapter.
B. 
Where the question of direction of change is at issue, the matter will be determined by the Zoning Board of Appeals, which will consider in its deliberations the anticipated changes in the visual appearance of the premises, the traffic volume, the population concentration, the type and volume of emissions from the property and other such relevant data to determine whether the proposed use is more appropriate to the district than the existing nonconforming use.
C. 
Should any nonconforming structure or use be wholly or partially destroyed by any means to the extent of more than 75% of its replacement cost at the time of destruction, it shall not be reconstructed or used except in conformity with this chapter.
D. 
The failure to exercise a nonconforming use for a period of one year or more terminates the right to exercise such nonconforming use of the structure or premises, and, thereafter, structures and premises shall be used only in conformity with this chapter.
E. 
Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to require a change in the plans, construction or designated use of any building on which actual construction was lawfully begun prior to the date of adoption or amendment of this chapter and upon which actual construction has been diligently carried on.
F. 
Normal nonstructural repairs and maintenance may be performed upon a nonconforming structure or a structure containing a nonconforming use. Any major repairs required to restore the structure to a safe condition, as determined by a duly authorized public official, shall be made only in conformity with this chapter.
G. 
Notwithstanding any of the above provisions, new farm buildings for the housing of farm animals, produce and farm machinery only may be erected on any farm existing at the date of this chapter or amendments thereto, provided that any such building erected hereafter shall be located not less than 100 feet from the nearest lot line of any adjoining owner.
A. 
A violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be an offense, punishable by the following penalties:
(1) 
For a conviction of a first offense, a fine not exceeding $350 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both;
(2) 
For conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed within a period of five years, a fine not less than $350 nor more than $700 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both; and
(3) 
For conviction for a third or subsequent offense, all of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine not less than $700 nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both.
B. 
For the purpose of conferring jurisdiction upon courts and judicial officers generally, violations of this chapter shall be deemed misdemeanors, and, for such purpose only, all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall apply to such violations. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.
C. 
A person shall be subject to the penalties imposed by this section in any case where an order to remove any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter has been caused to be served by the Town Board upon the owner, general agent, lessee or tenant of the building, other structure or tract of land or any part thereof or upon the architect, builder, contractor or anyone who commits or assists in any such violation and where such person shall fail to comply with such order within 10 days after the service thereof. Each day's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation and shall be punishable hereunder.
D. 
In addition to the foregoing remedies, the Town may institute any appropriate action or proceeding permitted by law to prevent, correct or restrain any violation of this chapter.