Continuation of use. Any lawful nonconforming use, or structure containing a lawful nonconforming use, existing on August 25, 1986, may be continued upon the lot or in the structure so occupied, and any such structure may be restored or repaired in the event of partial destruction.

Expansion or change of use. A nonconforming use on the premises in existence on August 25, 1986, shall not be expanded, increased or enlarged and shall not be permitted to be changed to any use other than a conforming use.

Maintenance of structure. Normal maintenance of a nonconforming structure, or of a structure containing a nonconforming use, is permitted, including necessary repairs and incidental alterations, provided that such repairs and alterations shall not increase the degree of nonconformity of the structure nor extend the nonconforming use.

Alteration of structure. A structure containing a nonconforming use may not be reconstructed or structurally altered unless such structure is changed to be conforming.

Reconstruction of structure. A building permit for the reconstruction of any nonconforming use must be applied for within six months from the time of partial destruction.

Cessation of use. In the event there is a cessation of operation of any nonconforming use, an intent to terminate is manifested or the nonconforming use has been discontinued for a period of one year, the same shall be deemed to be an abandonment of such nonconforming use. Any subsequent exercise of abandoned nonconforming use shall be deemed a violation of the terms of this section.[1]