§ 6-551. Regulations.

The following regulations apply to each nonconforming use:

(a)

No physical change in the use is permitted other than ordinary maintenance and repair, except as provided by Section 6-553.

(b)

No increase or enlargement of the area, space or volume occupied and used is permitted.

(c)

No change in the nature or character of the nonconforming use is permitted.

(d)

If the nonconforming use is replaced by a conforming use, the right to continue the nonconforming use is automatically terminated.

(e)

If the nonconforming use discontinues active operation, except for reasons defined by Section 6-554 for a continuous period of 120 days, the nonconforming use terminates and the facilities accommodating or serving such activity shall thereafter be utilized only for uses permitted or conditionally permitted by the regulations of the applicable zoning district.

(f)

If the nonconforming use is a non-permitted residential conversion in the downtown, the property owner shall apply for a land use permit or restore the property back to its original residential use when the following occurs:

(1)

At or before the end of a five-year period from the date of discovery; or

(2)

When the property is sold; or

(3)

When the property is developed.

(Ord. 221 § 7 (part), 1980)

(Ord. No. 634, § 4(exh. B), 9-22-2014)