Chapter 10.66 — NONCONFORMING USES

Any use that was lawfully established prior to the effective date of this Zoning Code or of any subsequent amendments to its text or to the City’s Zoning Map may only be continued and maintained provided there is no enlargement of the area, space, or volume occupied by or devoted to such use, except as otherwise provided in this Article. The right to continue a nonconforming use shall attach to the land and shall not be affected by a change in ownership. No substitution, expansion, or other change in use is permitted, except as otherwise provided in this Article. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

A nonconforming use shall not be enlarged, intensified, expanded, or extended in a way so as to occupy any part of the structure or site, or another structure or site, which it did not occupy at the time such use became nonconforming, except as may be permitted by other provisions of this Title 10. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

A nonconforming use shall not be substituted, replaced with, or modified to another nonconforming use, except as otherwise provided in this Article. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

A nonconforming use shall be deemed to be discontinued or abandoned when such use has ceased to operate or exist for a continuous period of 180 days. A nonconforming use shall not be resumed, reestablished, or reopened after it has been abandoned, discontinued, or changed to a conforming use. Evidence required to show continuous use shall include a valid business license, sales records, and utility bills. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)