Where a lawful use of land exists that is no longer permissible under the terms of this chapter, the same use may be continued. No such nonconforming use shall be enlarged, increased, intensified, extended to occupy a greater area of structure or land, or moved in whole or in part to a different portion of the lot or structures thereon.

The prospective purchaser, prospective mortgagee, or any other person interested in any land upon which a nonconforming use or structure exists may apply in writing for the issuance of a certificate certifying that the use or structure existed before the adoption of the ordinance which rendered the use or structure nonconforming. The applicant shall have the burden of proof. Application pursuant hereto may be made to the Zoning Officer within one year of the adoption of the ordinance which rendered the use or structure nonconforming or at any time to the Board of Adjustment. The Zoning Officer shall be entitled to demand and receive for such certificate issued by him/her a fee of $25. The fees collected by the official shall be paid by him to the municipality. Denial by the Zoning Officer shall be appealable to the Board of Adjustment. N.J.S.A. 40:55D-72 to 75 shall apply to applications or appeals to the Board of Adjustment.