The lawful use of land or buildings existing at the effective date hereof may be continued although such use does not conform to the regulations in this title; provided, that if such use is abandoned, any future use of land or building shall be made to conform to the regulations of the zone in which it is located. (Ord. 849, 8-17-2009)

The discontinuance of the use of land or abandonment of a use of a building for one year shall be prima facie evidence of discontinuance, or abandonment. (Ord. 849, 8-17-2009)

If a nonconforming use is changed, it shall be changed to a use conforming to the regulations of the zone in which it is located, and after change, it cannot be changed back again to any nonconforming use. (Ord. 849, 8-17-2009)

A structure conforming with respect to use but nonconforming with respect to height, yard requirement, coverage or density may be altered or extended; provided, the alteration or extension does not result in further violation of this title. (Ord. 849, 8-17-2009)

No existing nonconforming structure may be enlarged, expanded in use or reconstructed, except to a conforming use in the district. Ordinary maintenance and repair work may be done in nonconforming uses.

No existing nonconforming use activity shall be expanded, enlarged, or altered unless the expansion, enlargement, or alteration makes the use more conforming or is required by law. (Ord. 912, 8-3-2015)

If a nonconforming building or a nonconforming use is destroyed by fire, explosion, or act of God, to the extent of sixty percent (60%) of its value before destruction, it may be rebuilt only as a conforming building or use, unless otherwise recommended by the planning commission and approved by the city council. A nonconforming building or use, damaged to the extent of less than sixty percent (60%) of its value, may be rebuilt, provided there is no expansion of the nonconformity.

   A.   Demolition of a damaged nonconforming building must occur within six (6) months of its being initially damaged.

   B.   Reconstruction of a damaged nonconforming building must be initiated within six (6) months and completed within two (2) years of its being initially damaged. (Ord. 891, 4-13-2013)

The replacement of a nonconforming mobile home with another mobile home is prohibited. A nonconforming mobile home or manufactured home that is damaged or destroyed may only be replaced subject to all requirements of the zone in which the property is located. Replacement by a manufactured home shall be as provided in title 10, chapter 3 of this code and in section 12-11-6 of this title. (Ord. 849, 8-17-2009)

   A.   Residential uses in zones where residences are not a permitted use may be replaced if the home is damaged or destroyed.

   B.   The replacement of a home as permitted in subsection A of this section is subject to and shall meet all the requirements of the zone district in which the home is located. (Ord. 849, 8-17-2009)