The addition of a new nonconforming use to an existing nonconforming
use is prohibited.
[Amended 9-21-2015 by Ord. No. 106]
A. No existing structure or structure and premises in combination devoted
to a use not permitted by this chapter in the district in which it
is located shall be enlarged, extended, constructed, reconstructed,
moved or structurally altered, except in changing the use of the structure
to a use permitted in the district in which it is located, unless
the Zoning Hearing Board, after a public hearing, determines that
the enlargement or extension is necessitated by the natural expansion
and growth of the trade of the nonconforming use. Approval of the
Zoning Hearing Board shall not be required for routine maintenance,
repairs to strengthen or restore the structure to a safe condition
or any other cosmetic alteration which does not change the use of
the structure or increase the area of the structure devoted to the
nonconforming use.
B. Except in the case of natural expansion approved by the Zoning Hearing
Board, a repaired or reconstructed nonconforming building or structure
shall occupy no greater lot area and contain no greater cubic content
than the building or structure in existence at the time of the casualty
or occurrence of damage.
The provisions of this article shall not apply to any building
or structure which is lawfully designated as an historical landmark.