The lawful use of any land, premises or building existing at the time of passage of this title, although the use does not conform to the provisions thereof, may be continued; but if said nonconforming use ceases for a period of six months, or in the case of churches existing prior to June 2008 ceases for a period of 18 months, any further use of such premises shall be in conformity with the provisions of this title.

(Ord. 1514 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2016; Ord. 1364 § 1, 2008; Ord. 314 § 17A(1), 1962)

A nonconforming use shall not be changed to any other use unless changed to a conforming use.

(Ord. 1514 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2016; Ord. 314 § 17A(2), 1962)

A nonconforming use if changed to a conforming use may not thereafter be changed back to a nonconforming use.

(Ord. 1514 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2016; Ord. 314 § 17A(3), 1962)

If a nonconforming use is destroyed by fire or other causes, to the extent that 50 percent of the total floor area exclusive of basement is unusable, it shall not be rebuilt, except in conformity to this title.

(Ord. 1533 § 6 (Exh. 74) (part), 2017; Ord. 1514 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2016; Ord. 314 § 17A(4), 1962)

A nonconforming use of a structure shall not be extended. The extension of a nonconforming use to any other portion of the building which was arranged or designed for such nonconforming use shall not be deemed the extension of a nonconforming use. A structure containing a nonconforming use may be maintained in conformance with the standards of the city building code.

(Ord. 1514 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2016; Ord. 314 § 17A(5), 1962)

In cases of nonconforming buildings which contain conforming uses, the administrator of this title shall have within the framework of conditions established below the authority to allow an addition or extension to a nonconforming building when said addition or extension would be no less conforming as to setback distances than the existing structure, and provided that the nonconforming addition shall be no longer in lineal feet along the nonconforming setback than 50 percent of the lineal length of the existing nonconformity. The authority to grant permission for the addition or extension of a nonconforming building shall be authorized provided the addition or extension of this nonconforming building is not in conflict with the comprehensive plan of development or character of the area in which the nonconforming building is located.

(Ord. 1514 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2016; Ord. 314 § 17B, 1962)