A use which was lawfully established prior to the adoption of this chapter and made lawfully nonconforming may continue subject to the restrictions of this chapter. Any amortization periods established for the removal of nonconforming signs found elsewhere in this chapter shall supersede the provisions of this chapter.

Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to authorize any use or structure which was not lawfully established and conforming under the laws of the Village of Depew as they existed at the time the use began or the structure was constructed or altered, nor in any manner limit the power of the Village of Depew to take any action to abate or remove such use or structure, or prosecute violations of the laws of the Village of Depew created by said uses or structures.

Nonconformity as to lot size, open space, height or building size regulations. Any building, other structure or use of land which is made nonconforming by any lot size, open space, height or building size regulations of this chapter, or by any subsequent amendments thereto, may be continued, except as hereinafter provided.