§ 27.06.140. Nonconforming uses.

A structure, or the use of a structure or premises that was lawful before the passage or amendment of the ordinance, but which is not in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, may be continued subject to the following conditions:

1.

If such structure, use, or utility service is discontinued for twenty-four (24) consecutive months, any future use of the building shall conform to this ordinance.

2.

If any nonconforming use or structure is destroyed by any means, including flood, it shall not be reconstructed if the cost is more than fifty (50) percent of the pre-damaged market value of the structure. This limitation does not include the cost of any alteration to comply with existing state or local health, sanitary, building, safety codes, regulations or the cost of any alteration of a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the State Inventory of Historic Places, or local inventory of historic places upon determination.

3.

Uses or adjuncts thereof which are or become nuisances shall not be entitled to continue as nonconforming uses."

(Ord. No. 47-346, § 14, 2-13-07)