(1) Any nonconforming building, structure, or portion thereof, may be altered, provided such alteration does not contribute to further nonconformity. A nonconforming building, structure, or portion thereof may be moved or relocated if such building, structure, or portion thereof may be moved or relocated if such action brings the building or structure into closer conformance with this chapter.

(2) Any structure that has been vacant for less than one year prior to the adoption of this chapter shall be classified as in use. A structure, which has been vacant longer than one year prior to the adoption of this chapter, shall conform to the provisions of the use district in which it is located.

(3) Any nonconforming building, structure, or sign which is less than 50% destroyed or damaged by fire, explosion, or Act of God, may be restored. Such restoration must begin no more than six months from the date of such destruction, and shall not contribute to it being any more in nonconformity than it was prior to being damaged.

(4) Any nonconforming use, which has been discontinued for a period of one year or more after the effective date of this chapter, shall not be reactivated nor operated, and an occupancy permit shall be granted only when the structure or use has been brought into conformity with this chapter. When a building or structure is vacant, the use therein shall be deemed discontinued.

(5) A nonconforming use may be continued provided it is not enlarged or extended. A nonconforming use may be converted to a permitted use at any time. (Ord. 430-N, §2, 2013)