Freehold City Zoning Code

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the lawful use of land or buildings existing on December 29, 1969 may be continued, although such use or building does not conform to the regulations specified by this title for the zone in which such land or building is located, provided:

A.

That no nonconforming lot shall be further reduced in size;

B.

That no nonconforming building shall be enlarged;

C.

That no nonconforming use may be expanded.

(Prior code § 19-21.1)

A nonconforming use shall be adjudged as abandoned when there occurs a cessation of any such use or activity by an apparent act or failure to act on the part of the tenant or owner to reinstate such use within a period of one year from the date of cessation or discontinuance. Any future use of the property shall be in conformity with the provisions of this title.

(Prior code § 19-21.2)

No nonconforming use shall, if once changed into a conforming use, be changed back again into a nonconforming use.

(Prior code § 19-21.3)