§ 62-93. Continuance of nonconforming use.

The lawful use of any building, structure, or land existing at the time of enactment of this article may be continued, subject to the limitations of section 62-94, even though such use does not conform with the provisions of this article, except that the use of a principal building, structure or land containing a nonconforming use shall not be:

(1)

Changed to another nonconforming use;

(2)

Expanded, enlarged or extended within the lot, unless such use is changed to a use permitted in the district in which such use is located; provided that this limitation shall not apply to agricultural uses;

(3)

Moved in whole or in part to any other portion of the lot occupied by such use, except in conformity with this article; provided that this limitation shall not apply to agricultural uses.

Nothing in this article shall be deemed to prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition any building, structure, or portion thereof, declared to be unsafe by an official charged with protecting the public safety or health, upon order of such official. In the event that any nonconforming building is destroyed by fire or other natural occurrence, such building may be reconstructed or replaced at the same size and location potentially in conflict with currently adopted requirements of this article.

(Res. No. 05-97, Art. 4 § 403, 8-25-2005)