Any use or structure, which is nonconforming to this chapter, may be continued if that use or structure was lawfully existing on the effective date of the provision to which it does not conform. Such uses may be restored if destroyed or damaged by fire or other accidental or natural cause provided restoration is accomplished within one (1) year after the occurrence of said destruction or damage. However, if such nonconforming uses are discontinued or abandoned for more than one (1) year, subsequent use must comply with this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2010-05, § 1, 3-18-10)