Article XVIII, Sec. 58-18.1 et seq.

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• Discontinuance period2 years

  If any nonconforming use (structure or activity) is discontinued for a period exceeding two years after the enactment of this chapter or any amendments to this chapter, it shall lose its nonconforming status.

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

  Any unimproved lot or record, located in any zoning district, that is nonconforming as to the lot area, lot width or lot frontage, or combination thereof, required in the zoning district in which the lot is located may be used for any use permitted by right or with a special use permit in such zoning district, provided all other standards of the zoning district are met.

• Restoration begin time1 years

  A nonconforming residential or commercial building that is damaged by any casualty may be restored to its condition prior to the casualty, provided such restoration is begun within one year of the date of the casualty.

• Restoration completion time2 years

  A nonconforming residential or commercial building that is damaged by any casualty may be restored to its condition prior to the casualty, provided such restoration is begun within one year of the date of the casualty and completed within two years of the date of the casualty.

• Sign change to reduce nonconformity

  Nonconforming signs may be changed to reduce any nonconformity as to the number of signs permitted on a lot, sign height, sign size and sign type.

• NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. sign expansion

  Nonconforming signs shall not be expanded.

• Verification report frequency2 years

  Not less than every two years after the original date of verification, the owner or operator of a verified nonconforming use, lot or structure shall file a report with the zoning administrator.