88 Nonconforming Uses
As used in this section:
"Non-Conforming Use" means the use of any building, structure or land which was lawful at the time of the enactment of any zoning ordinance, regulation or amendment thereto, and is not permitted by the zoning ordinance, regulation or amendment.
"Alteration" of a non-conforming use or structure means:
Non-conforming uses may be continued. Changes in ownership, control or occupancy shall be permitted. Normal maintenance shall be permitted. Continuation of a non-conforming use shall be limited to the existing lot(s) or parcel(s) upon which the use is established. Expansion to other lots or parcels is an alteration.
Restoration or replacement of any non-conforming use shall be permitted when made necessary by fire, other casualty or natural disaster, and shall be commenced within one year from the occurrence of the fire, casualty or natural disaster. For purposes of this provision, "commenced" means that application has been made for building permits required for restoration, or that the non-conforming use has been resumed if no such approvals are required. Restoration or replacement of a non-conforming use under this provision shall be limited to re-establishment of the use and physical improvements as lawfully established prior to the fire or other casualty or natural disaster.
A non-conforming use interrupted or abandoned for a period of more than one (1) year may not be resumed.
88 Nonconforming Uses
As used in this section:
"Non-Conforming Use" means the use of any building, structure or land which was lawful at the time of the enactment of any zoning ordinance, regulation or amendment thereto, and is not permitted by the zoning ordinance, regulation or amendment.
"Alteration" of a non-conforming use or structure means:
Non-conforming uses may be continued. Changes in ownership, control or occupancy shall be permitted. Normal maintenance shall be permitted. Continuation of a non-conforming use shall be limited to the existing lot(s) or parcel(s) upon which the use is established. Expansion to other lots or parcels is an alteration.
Restoration or replacement of any non-conforming use shall be permitted when made necessary by fire, other casualty or natural disaster, and shall be commenced within one year from the occurrence of the fire, casualty or natural disaster. For purposes of this provision, "commenced" means that application has been made for building permits required for restoration, or that the non-conforming use has been resumed if no such approvals are required. Restoration or replacement of a non-conforming use under this provision shall be limited to re-establishment of the use and physical improvements as lawfully established prior to the fire or other casualty or natural disaster.
A non-conforming use interrupted or abandoned for a period of more than one (1) year may not be resumed.