Sec. 29-41

Other

• Abandonment period2 years

  If any nonconforming use (structure or activity) is discontinued for a period exceeding two (2) years after the enactment of this chapter or amendment thereto, it shall be deemed abandoned and any subsequent use shall conform to the requirements of this chapter.

• Change of nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. use

  A nonconforming structure, lot or use may be changed only to another use of a substantially similar character as the original use or to a more restrictive use.

• Construction completion period1 years

  The construction or use of a nonconforming building or land area for which a building permit was legally issued prior to the adoption or amendment of this chapter may proceed, provided that such building is completed within one (1) year or such use of land established within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this chapter.

• Supersession by permitted use

  When any nonconforming use is superseded by a permitted use, the use shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the district, and no nonconforming use shall thereafter be resumed.