A.
A use or structure existing at the effective date of this chapter
which shall be made nonconforming by the passage of this chapter or
of any amendments thereto may be continued, subject to the conditions
enumerated in this article.
B.
The provisions regarding nonconformity shall apply only to a use,
building or structure legally established or erected, but not to any
use established or building or structure erected in violation of law,
regardless of the time of establishment or erection.
A.
A nonconforming use or structure or portion thereof declared unsafe
by a proper authority may be restored to a safe condition.
B.
A nonconforming use or structure damaged by fire or other causes
to the extent of less than 50% of its theoretical full value (based
on application of the state equalization rate to the current assessed
value) may be repaired or restored to its original condition.
C.
A nonconforming use or structure damaged by fire or other causes
to the extent of 50% or more of its theoretical full value (based
on application of the state equalization rate to the current assessed
value) shall not be repaired or rebuilt except in conformity with
the regulations of this chapter.
A.
A nonconforming use or building may not be structurally altered during
its life to an extent exceeding in aggregate cost 25% of the assessed
value of the building, unless such building is changed to a conforming
use.
B.
A nonconforming use shall not be extended in any way, shape or manner
to displace a conforming use on the same lot or on adjoining lots.
Nothing herein contained shall require any change in plans,
construction or designated use of a building for which a building
permit has been heretofore issued and the construction of which shall
have been diligently prosecuted within three months of the date of
such permit and the ground-story framework of which, including the
second tier of beams, shall have been completed within six months
of the date of such permit and which entire building shall be completed
according to such filed plans within one year from the effective date
of this chapter.
A.
A nonconforming use that has been discontinued for a period of one
year shall be considered to have been abandoned and shall not thereafter
be reestablished. Any future use shall be in conformity with the provisions
of this chapter.
B.
A nonconforming use may not be changed to another nonconforming use.
C.
A nonconforming use may be changed to a conforming use, but thereafter
it shall not be permitted to revert to a nonconforming use.
