Any lawful building, structure or use of premises existing at the time of enactment of this chapter, or any subsequent amendment thereof applying to such building, structure or use of premises, may be continued although such building, structure or use of premises does not conform to the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, that:
A. 
Nothing herein contained shall be construed to render lawful any use not lawfully conforming to provisions of the City of Corning Zoning Ordinance hereby repealed.[1]
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Editor's Note: This L.L. No. 1-2019 also repealed former Ch. 240, Zoning.
B. 
No nonconforming use may be expanded.
C. 
No nonconforming building shall be enlarged/extended or increased, unless such enlargement would tend to reduce the degree of nonconformance.
A. 
Any building or land which is used for or occupied by a nonconforming use, and which is changed to or replaced by a conforming use, shall not thereafter be used for or occupied by a nonconforming use.
B. 
When a nonconforming use has been discontinued for a period of one year, it shall not thereafter be reestablished and the future use shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
A building or structure of nonconforming use may be repaired or restored to a safe condition, except as specified in § 240-10.
Any building or structure for which a building permit was issued prior to the effective date of this chapter, or any subsequent amendment thereof applying, may be completed and used in accordance with the plans and specifications for such building and structure.
A nonconforming building may not be renovated or structurally altered during its life to an extent exceeding in aggregate value 50% of the replacement cost of the building, unless said building is changed to conform to the requirements of this chapter.
Any building damaged by fire or other causes to the extent of more than 50% of its replacement value may be repaired or rebuilt within a twelve-month period to conform to the building line of the original structure. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition any wall, floor or roof which has been declared unsafe by the Code Enforcement Officer.
A. 
Any building which has been damaged by fire or other causes to the extent of more than 50% of its replacement cost shall be repaired or razed. Such building shall either be so repaired or razed within 12 months in a fashion which leaves the site clean.
B. 
A building which has been damaged by fire or other causes to the extent of less than 50% must be reconstructed within a period not to exceed 15 months or be razed by or at the cost of the owner.
C. 
Enforcement will be by the Code Enforcement Officer, utilizing the services of a qualified appraiser when necessary.