§ 9-72.050. Abatement and Termination of Use

The following are not allowed:

A.

Change to nonconforming use. A change from a nonconforming use to another nonconforming use, except as provided by this Chapter;

B.

Increase in area. New additions or alterations shall not increase existing nonconformities; or

C.

Discontinuance and change of use status. The discontinuance for a period of at least 180 days of a nonconforming use, or a change of nonconforming use to a conforming use, constitutes abandonment and discontinuance, and shall result in termination of the nonconforming status of the use, in compliance with Section 9-72.020(D) (Abandonment or discontinuance of use), above.

(§ 5, Ord. 1085, eff. January 6, 2006, as amended by § 4 (Exh. A), Ord. No. 1207, eff. March 28, 2013)