Section 6

Other

• Change of use

  A nonconforming use may be changed to a conforming use. A nonconforming use may be changed to another nonconforming use only as authorized by special use permit under section 33.5, upon a finding that the new nonconforming use is more compatible with the surrounding properties than the existing nonconforming use.

• Combination of lots

  Two or more nonconforming lots under the same ownership may be combined to create a conforming lot.

• Continuation

  A nonconforming use may be continued, subject to the requirements of this section.

• Continuation

  A nonconforming structure may be continued, subject to the requirements of this section.

• Damage or destruction

  If a structure containing a nonconforming use is damaged or destroyed to an extent exceeding 50 percent of its replacement value, the nonconforming use shall not be resumed. If not exceeding 50 percent, may be resumed if repair commenced within 12 months and completed within 24 months.

• Damage or destruction

  If a nonconforming structure is damaged or destroyed to an extent exceeding 50 percent of its replacement value, it shall not be reconstructed. If not exceeding 50 percent, may be reconstructed if commenced within 12 months and completed within 24 months.

• Discontinuance

  If a nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of 12 consecutive months, the nonconforming use shall not be resumed, and any subsequent use of the property shall comply with the provisions of this ordinance.

• Expansion of lot

  A nonconforming lot may be expanded to create a conforming lot, provided that the expansion complies with all applicable requirements of this ordinance.

• Maintenance and repair

  A nonconforming structure may be maintained and repaired, provided that the maintenance and repair does not increase the nonconformity.

• Expansion prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  A nonconforming use shall not be expanded, enlarged, or extended, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance.

• Expansion prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.

  A nonconforming structure shall not be expanded, enlarged, or extended, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance.

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

  A nonconforming lot may be used for a use that is permitted in the district in which the lot is located, provided that the use complies with all other applicable requirements of this ordinance.