(1)

Nonconforming uses. The lawful use of a building or premises existing at the time of the adoption or amendment of this chapter may be continued although such use does not conform with the provisions of the chapter, subject to the following:

(a)

Such nonconforming use may not be extended.

(b)

The total structural repairs or alterations in a building having nonconforming use shall not during its life exceed 50 percent of the assessed value of the building unless permanently changed to a conforming use.

(c)

If such nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of 12 months, any future use of the building and premises shall conform to this chapter.

(2)

Nonconforming structures.

(a)

Nonconforming setbacks, all districts. Where existing buildings have been constructed with setbacks less than required elsewhere in this chapter, additions to, repairs to, or reconstruction of such buildings using the existing building setback lines shall be permitted, provided no such setback line shall be further diminished and provided the combined floor area of all additions does not exceed 50 percent of the floor area of the original nonconforming building.

(3)

Legal nonconforming lots.

(a)

In all districts, all legal nonconforming lots may be used as building sites for any uses permitted in that district, provided all structures meet all setbacks, floor area, and other applicable provisions of this chapter.

(b)

Any legal nonconforming lot may be enlarged without meeting the lot width or area requirements of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 961-1195, § 3, 11-7-95)