Manasquan City Zoning Code
§ 35-26.1
Permitted Continuance; Exceptions.
[1972 Code § 107-82; Ord. No. 1097; Ord. No. 1115 ; Ord. No. 1784-99 § 2]
a.
The lawful use of land or buildings existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter may continue although such use does not conform to the regulations specified by this chapter for the district in which such land or building is located, subject to the following conditions and specifications:
1.
Any nonconforming use of land or building which has ceased by discontinuance or abandonment for a period of one year shall thereafter conform to the provisions of this chapter.
2.
Any nonconforming building which has been destroyed or damaged by fire, explosion, act of God or by a public enemy to the extent of 70% or more of its assessed valuation shall thereafter conform to the provisions of this chapter. Where more than 30% of the assessed value of the building remains after such damage, such structure may be restored to the same nonconforming use as existed before such damage.
3.
No nonconforming use of a building may be moved to any other part or parcel of land upon which same was conducted at the time of the adoption of this chapter.
4.
No nonconforming building shall be enlarged or structurally altered except to make it a conforming building or except enlargement or structural alteration in compliance with Ordinance No. 1685-96.
b.
The use of a nonconforming building may be changed only to a use of like or similar character, or to a use conforming to the district in which the property is located.