Surf City City Zoning Code
§ 30-12.3
Nonconforming Uses of Land.
[Ord. No. 72-7 § 12C]
Where, on August 11, 1972 or the date of any amendment hereto, lawful use of land exists that is made no longer permissible under the terms of this chapter, as enacted or amended, such use may be continued, so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
a.
No such nonconforming use shall be enlarged or increased, nor extended to occupy a greater area of land than was occupied as of August 11, 1972, or the date of any amendment hereto.
b.
No such nonconforming use shall be moved in whole or in part to any other portion of the lot or parcel occupied by such use as of August 11, 1972.
c.
If any such nonconforming use of land ceases for any reason for a period of more than 12 months, any subsequent use of such land shall conform to the regulations specified by this chapter for the district in which such land is located.