The lawful use of land or buildings existing at the time of the adoption of the Ordinance codified in this Title may continue although such use does not conform to the regulations specified by this Title for the district in which such land or building is located, subject to the following conditions and specifications:

   A.   Time Limit For Conformance: A nonconforming use of land (outside of a building) shall be made to conform to the provisions of this Zoning Title within a period of two (2) years after adoption of the Ordinance codified in this Title.

   B.   Discontinuance Or Abandonment Of Use: Any nonconforming use of land or building which has ceased by discontinuance or abandonment for a period of one year shall thereafter conform to the provisions of this Title. (Ord. 90-3, 9-12-1990 as amd. 11-5-1990)

   C.   Restoration Of Damaged Buildings: Any nonconforming building which has been destroyed or damaged by fire, explosion, act of God, or by a public enemy to the extent of fifty percent (50%) or more of its assessed valuation, shall thereafter conform to the provisions of this Title. Where more than forty percent (40%) of the assessed value of the building remains after such damage, such structure may be restored to the same nonconforming use as existed before such damage. (Ord. 90-3, 9-12-1990 as amd. 11-5-1990; 1997 Code)

   D.   Moving To Another Area: No nonconforming use of a building may be moved to any other part or parcel of land upon which same was conducted at the time of the adoption of the Ordinance codified in this Title.

   E.   Alteration Or Enlargement: No nonconforming building shall be enlarged or structurally altered except to make it a conforming building. A nonconforming use of a building existing at the time of the adoption of the Ordinance codified in this Title may be extended throughout the building, provided no structural alterations, except those required by ordinance or law are made therein, and provided approval is granted by the City Council.

   F.   Change Of Use: The use of a nonconforming building may be changed only to a use of like or similar character, or to a use conforming to the district in which the property is located.

   G.   Application Of Provisions: The foregoing provisions shall also apply to nonconforming uses in districts hereafter changed by amendment to this Title. (Ord. 90-3, 9-12-1990 as amd. 11-5-1990)