§ 17.18.100. Discontinuance of a nonconforming use or structure.

A nonconforming use or structure shall become discontinued when it is:

A.

Succeeded by a Class (1), (2) or (3) use; or

B.

Succeeded by another use or structure that is less nonconforming; or

C.

Discontinued and not reestablished within twelve (12) months; or

D.

Damaged and application for rebuilding or replacement is not made within six months of such damage; or

E.

Damaged to the extent that reconstruction costs exceed seventy-five (75) percent of its value, using the most recent ICBO construction tables, and the replacement of the nonconforming use and structure is denied by the hearing examiner in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.18.080;

F.

When a nonconforming use becomes discontinued, it shall be deemed that such use has ceased to exist and thus loses its status as a legal nonconforming use. Any subsequent use shall conform to the provisions of the use district in which it is located.

(Ord. 2407 (part), 2004; Ord. 2274 § 1 (part), 2000)