A residence, which is determined to be nonconforming, which has become vacant or remains unoccupied owing to abandonment or discontinuance for a period of 12 months shall thereafter conform to the provisions of this ordinance.

A nonconforming use of land, which exists when this ordinance becomes effective, may be continued provided that:

A.

No such nonconforming use of land shall in any way be expanded or extended.

B.

If such nonconforming use of land or any portion thereof is discontinued or changed, any future use of such land shall be in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance.

C.

Nonconforming junkyards. (See article V, section 5.11, Protective screening.)

A building which houses a nonconforming use which has been destroyed or damaged by fire, explosion, act of God, may be restored to the same nonconforming use as existed before such damage. This restoration must be completed within 12 months of the date of such damage.

Any nonconforming use of land or building which has become vacant or remains unoccupied owing to abandonment or discontinuance for a period of 12 months shall thereafter conform to the provisions of this ordinance.

There may be a change in tenancy, ownership, or management of an existing nonconforming use.