§ 270-5. Nonconforming uses.  


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  • (a)

    A nonconforming use of land may be continued so long as it is and remains otherwise lawful subject to the following provisions:

    (1)

    No nonconforming use of land shall be enlarged or increased, nor extended to occupy a greater area of land or floor area than was occupied prior to the date of adoption or amendment of the zoning ordinance making such use nonconforming.

    (2)

    Unless otherwise specifically authorized, no nonconforming use of land shall be moved, enlarged, or extended, in whole or in part, onto any portion of the lot or parcel other than that portion occupied by such use prior to the date of adoption or amendment of the zoning ordinance making such use nonconforming.

    (3)

    If any nonconforming use of land is discontinued for any reason for a full year, any subsequent use of land shall conform to the regulations specified by this UDO for the district in which such land is located.

    (4)

    Vacancy or non-use shall constitute discontinuance regardless of the intent of the owner, tenant, or lessee. Such restriction shall not apply for any period of time that such cessation is a direct result of governmental action impeding access to the premises.

(Ord. No. 743 , 12-19-17)