Division 4, Sec. 50-146 to 50-155

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• Abandonment period2 years

  If any nonconforming use (structure or activity) is discontinued for a period exceeding two years after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived, it shall be deemed abandoned.

• Special use permitConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. status

  Any use which is permitted as a special use permit in a zoning district under the terms of this article shall not be deemed a nonconforming use in such zoning district, but shall without further action be considered a conforming use.

• Damage threshold for loss of nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. status50 pct

  A nonconforming structure or building which is destroyed or partially destroyed by any means to an extent of 50 percent or more of the market value thereof immediately prior to such damage or destruction shall not be repaired or restored to a nonconforming status.

• Permit completion period1 years

  provided such building is completed within one year or such use of land is established within 30 days after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived.

• SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. requirement for nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. lots of record

  provided that all setback requirements can be met. Variance of setback or other requirements shall be obtained only through action of the board of zoning appeals as provided by law.

• Use establishment period30 days

  such use of land is established within 30 days after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived.