Uses existing at the effective date hereof, but not in accordance with the provisions and requirements contained herein, shall be known as nonconforming uses and may be allowed to continue; provided, however, that such nonconforming uses may not be extended or enlarged and may not be changed to other nonconforming uses, except by conditional use permit. (Ord. 91-9, 6-4-1991)

   A.   It shall be unlawful for any person to continue a nonconforming use of any kind in any zoning district established by this Title more than one year after the effective date hereof when such nonconforming use has been declared to constitute a nuisance or to be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare by a majority vote of the City Council.

   B.   The Council shall have written notice served on the person last known to be the owner of the property on which such nonconforming use exists or which constitutes a nonconforming use. The written notice shall order the nonconforming use to be discontinued within one year thereafter. If the owner does not reside in the City at the time, the notice may be mailed to the person by registered mail at the last known address.

   C.   This Chapter shall not be construed as limiting the right of the City or any person to abate a nuisance under any existing laws or ordinances. (Ord. 91-9, 6-4-1991)

Nonconforming buildings which have been damaged or destroyed by natural calamity may be repaired or reconstructed within one year from the date of damage; provided, the repaired building is appropriate to the previous use. (Ord. 91-9, 6-4-1991)

A nonconforming use of a building or land which is operationally abandoned or discontinued for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months or more shall be considered abandoned and shall not be resumed. (Ord. 91-9, 6-4-1991)