(a)

If on the effective date of the ordinance from which this section derives, any legal activity is being pursued, or any lot or structure is being legally utilized in a manner or for a purpose which does not conform to the provisions of this chapter, such manner of use or purpose may be continued as provided in this section.

(b)

If any change in title of possession or renewal of any such lot or structure occurs, the use existing may be continued.

(c)

If any nonconforming use (structure or activity) is discontinued for a period exceeding two years after the enactment of this chapter, or any amendments thereto, it shall be deemed abandoned and any subsequent use shall conform to requirements of this chapter.

(d)

Temporary seasonal nonconforming uses that have been in continual operation for a period of two years or more prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this section derives are excluded.

(Ord. of 11-12-1992(1), § 12-231)

Whenever the boundaries of a district are changed, any uses of land or buildings which become nonconforming as a result of such change shall become subject to the provisions of this article.

(Ord. of 11-12-1992(1), § 12-232)

(a)

A nonconforming structure to be extended or enlarged shall conform with the provisions of this article.

(b)

A nonconforming activity may be extended throughout any part of a structure which was arranged or designed for such activity on the effective date of the ordinance from which this section derives.

(Ord. of 11-12-1992(1), § 12-233)

(a)

If a nonconforming activity is destroyed or damaged in any manner to the extent that the cost of restoration to its condition before the occurrence shall exceed 50 percent of the cost of reconstructing the entire activity or structure, it shall be restored only if it complies with the requirements of this chapter.

(b)

If a nonconforming structure is destroyed or damaged in any manner to the extent that the cost of restoration to its condition before the occurrence shall exceed 75 percent of the cost of reconstructing the entire structure, it shall be restored only if it complies with the requirements of this chapter.

(c)

Where a conforming structure devoted to a nonconforming activity is damaged less than 50 percent of the cost of reconstructing the entire structure, or where a nonconforming structure is damaged less than 75 percent of the cost of reconstructing the entire structure, either may be repaired or restored, provided that any such repair or restoration is started within 12 months and completed within 18 months from the date of partial destruction.

(d)

The cost of land or any factors other than the cost of the structure are excluded in the determination of cost of restoration for any structure or activity devoted to a nonconforming use.

(e)

Nonconforming mobile home activity is deemed to be prohibited if the home is moved.

(Ord. of 11-12-1992(1), § 12-234)