It is the intent of this chapter to permit these nonconformities to continue until they are removed, but not to encourage their survival.
A. 
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.
B. 
Restoration. A nonconforming structure that has been damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty may be reconstructed, provided that:
(1) 
The reconstructed structure shall not exceed in height, area, and volume the structure destroyed or condemned; and
(2) 
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.
(3) 
Any structure willfully demolished can only be rebuilt in conformance with all provisions of this chapter.
C. 
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.
A. 
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.
B. 
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.
C. 
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.
A. 
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.
B. 
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.
C. 
Extension. In all districts, a nonconforming use may be extended by special exception, provided:
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(1) 
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;
(2) 
No nonconforming use shall be extended to displace a conforming use;
(3) 
Any extension shall conform with all applicable requirements of the district in which said extension is located; and
(4) 
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.
D. 
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:
(1) 
The nonconforming use cannot reasonably be changed to a permitted use;
(2) 
The proposed change will have less impact upon neighboring properties than the existing nonconforming use with respect to:
(a) 
Traffic generation and congestion, including truck, passenger car and pedestrian traffic;
(b) 
Noise, smoke, dust, fumes, vapors, gases, heat, odor, glare, or vibration;
(c) 
Storage and waste disposal; and
(d) 
Property maintenance and overall appearance.
(3) 
The proposed use is a permitted use in one or more districts of this chapter.
E. 
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.