Continuation. Any nonconforming structure may remain although such
structure does not conform to the dimensional requirements of this
chapter. Such structures may be sold or otherwise transferred to other
owners and continued as nonconforming structures.
Structure reconstruction shall be commenced within one year
from the date the structure was destroyed or condemned and shall be
carried on without interruption, else the nonconforming structure
status shall be void.
Extension or alteration. A nonconforming structure may be extended,
or altered, provided the extension or alteration conforms with all
dimensional requirements of this chapter and all other applicable
regulations of this chapter.
Continuation. Any nonconforming lot may be continued although such
lot does not conform to the lot requirements for the district in which
it is located. Such lots may be sold or otherwise transferred to other
owners and continued as nonconforming lots.
New construction. The provisions of this chapter shall not prevent the construction of a new building upon a nonconforming lot, provided the setback, height, coverage and other applicable dimensional requirements of this chapter are met, or the establishment of a permitted use upon any nonconforming lot. Any proposal to vary any dimensional requirement other than lot area shall be considered only by variance granted by the Zoning Hearing Board under the requirements of § 225-1003.
Contiguous lots. The provisions of § 225-903B and C above shall not apply to any two or more contiguous lots in single ownership as of, or subsequent to, the effective date of this chapter where reparcelling or replatting could create one or more conforming lots.
Continuation. Any nonconforming use may be continued. Unless specifically
provided by the Zoning Hearing Board for a particular use, no change
of title or possession or any other change in status of a property
on which a nonconforming use exists shall prevent the continuation
of such nonconforming use.
Cessation and abandonment. If a nonconforming use of a property ceases
for a continuous period of one year, such use shall be considered
to have been abandoned, and subsequent use of such property shall
be in conformity with all applicable provisions of this chapter.
Any extension shall take place only on the lot or contiguous
lots held in the same ownership as that existing at the time of passage
of this chapter or at such other date the use became nonconforming;
Any increase in the area of the nonconforming use shall not
exceed an aggregate of more than 50% of such area at the time of the
enactment of this chapter or amendment with which it does not comply.
Change of use. Once changed to a conforming use, either through voluntary change or abandonment, no structure or land shall be permitted to revert to a nonconforming use. However, a nonconforming use may be changed to another nonconforming use when allowed by the Zoning Hearing Board as a special exception. In addition to the criteria set forth in § 225-1003C, the applicant shall demonstrate that:
Delinquent properties. If the Borough, school district, or county
acquires title to any property by reason of tax delinquency and such
property is not redeemed and is sold as provided by law, the future
use of such property shall be in conformity with all provisions of
this chapter.