(a)

Any use or structure existing at the time of enactment or subsequent amendment of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, but not in conformity with its provisions, may be continued with the following limitations. Any use or building which does not conform to this chapter may not be:

(1)

Changed to another nonconforming use;

(2)

Reestablished after discontinuance for 365 days; or

(3)

Extended except in conformity with this chapter.

(b)

Nonconforming uses must apply for certificates. A certificate of nonconforming use shall be required of all nonconforming uses of land or buildings created at the time of passage of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived. Application for such certificate of nonconforming uses shall be filed with the building official by the owner or lessee of the land or building occupied by such nonconforming use within one year from the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived. It shall be the duty of the building official, or person acting in that capacity for the village, to issue a certificate of nonconforming use. Failure to have such certificate of occupancy for nonconforming use shall be considered evidence that such nonconforming use did not exist at the time the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, became effective. Any one applying for a certificate shall provide documentary proof of the existence of the nonconforming use to the building official, and such official shall be satisfied that the nonconforming use existed prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, before issuing the certificate.

(Ord. No. 97-24, § 2(11), 11-11-1997)