§ C. Non-conforming uses of land.  


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  • (1)

    The non-conforming use of land lawfully existing at the time this ordinance became effective shall be discontinued within one year from the effective date of this ordinance and within said year shall be continued upon the following conditions and not otherwise:

    (a)

    The non-conforming use of a piece of land shall in no way be expanded or extended either on the same or adjoining property.

    (b)

    The non-conforming use of a piece of land may in no way be changed to another non-conforming use, but only to a use conforming to the regulations of the district in which the land is located.

    (c)

    In the event that the original non-conforming use of a piece of land is discontinued for 60 days or more, the land shall thereafter conform to all regulations for the district in which the land is located.

    (d)

    The aforementioned provisions regarding non-conforming use of land shall apply where either:

    1.

    No building is employed in connection with such use.

    2.

    Buildings employed are accessory or incidental to such use.

    3.

    Such use is maintained in connection with a conforming building.

    (e)

    Non-conformance due to reclassification.

    (f)

    The aforementioned provisions of this article shall also apply to buildings, structures, land, and uses which hereafter become non-conforming due to any reclassification of districts under this ordinance or subsequent change in the regulations of this ordinance.

(Res. No. 18-29, § 2(Exh. A), 6-26-2018)