Except as provided in this Article, the lawful use of any building or land existing at the time of enactment of this Chapter, or of any amendments to this Chapter, may be continued even though such use does not conform to the requirements of this Chapter.

(Prior Code, § 6-12; Ord. No. 2016-4, § 1, 8-29-2016)

Ordinary repairs and maintenance of nonconforming buildings shall be permitted.

(Prior Code, § 6-12A; Ord. No. 2016-4, § 1, 8-29-2016)

A nonconforming structure which has been damaged by fire or other causes may be restored to its original condition, provided that such work is commenced within six months after such calamity and completed within one year after such calamity. Damage to the nonconforming structure shall not exceed 50 percent of the value of the structure in order to comply with the provisions of this Section.

(Prior Code, § 6-12B; Ord. No. 2016-4, § 1, 8-29-2016)

Whenever a nonconforming use has been discontinued for a period of one year, such use shall not thereafter be reestablished, and any future use shall be in conformance with the provisions of this Chapter.

(Prior Code, § 6-12C; Ord. No. 2016-4, § 1, 8-29-2016)

A nonconforming use shall not be changed to a use of lower or less restrictive classification. Such nonconforming use may, however, be changed to another use of the same or higher classification.

(Prior Code, § 6-12D; Ord. No. 2016-4, § 1, 8-29-2016)

A nonconforming use shall not be extended either in intensity of use or in floor area or lot area.

(Prior Code, § 6-12E; Ord. No. 2016-4, § 1, 8-29-2016)

No building or structure which does not conform to all the regulations of the district in which it is located shall be moved in whole or in part to another location unless every portion of such building or structure is moved and the use thereof is made to conform to all regulations of the district into which it is moved.

(Prior Code, § 6-12G; Ord. No. 2016-4, § 1, 8-29-2016)