The lawful use of any premises existing at the time of the adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived may be continued, although such use does not conform to the provisions of this chapter, but if such nonconforming use is discontinued, the future use of such premises shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.

(Res. No. 2025-1, 2-10-2025)

The lawful use of a building existing at the time of the adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived may be continued, although such use does not conform to the provisions of this chapter, and such use may be extended throughout the building provided no structural alterations are made in such building except those required by law or ordinance, or such as may be required for safety, or such as may be necessary to secure or ensure the continued advantageous use of the building during its natural life, or the erection to its full height as originally planned of a building with foundations and structural members designed to carry a higher building.

(Res. No. 2025-1, 2-10-2025)

The expansion of a nonconforming use shall be permitted where such expansion shall be only on property owned at the time of the passage of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived or upon immediately adjoining property.

(Res. No. 2025-1, 2-10-2025)