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

A.

A nonconforming use of land shall not be enlarged or increased to occupy a greater area of land than was occupied previous to the date of this Title. No additional structures not conforming to the requirements of this Title shall be erected in connection with such nonconforming use of land.

B.

No nonconforming use of land or use of buildings shall be changed to another nonconforming use. Any nonconforming use of land or building which has ceased by discontinuance or abandonment for a period of six (6) months shall thereafter conform to the provisions of this Title.

C.

Any nonconforming structure or building which has been destroyed or damaged by fire, explosion, act of God or in another manner 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 fifty percent (50%) of the assessed value of the building remains after such damage such structure may be restored only to the same nonconforming structure or building as existed before such damage.

D.

Nonconforming structures or buildings may not be enlarged or structurally altered in a way that increases the nonconformity without a "variance" therefor, as defined in this Title, but any structure or portion thereof may be altered or enlarged if the work conforms to the regulations herein. This provision does not apply to a nonconforming use of a building.

E.

The foregoing provisions shall also apply to nonconforming building, structures and uses of land and buildings in zones hereafter changed by amendment to this Title.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)