Chapter 175 ZONING.

Section 175-129                NONCONFORMING USES OF LAND.

Lawful uses of land which, at the effective date of this chapter or as a result of subsequent amendments thereto, become nonconforming may be continued by the present or any subsequent owner so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:

A. Extension.  No such nonconforming use shall be enlarged or increased or extended to occupy a greater area of land than was occupied at the effective date of adoption of this chapter.

B.  Changes of use.  A nonconforming use, if changed to a conforming use, shall not thereafter be changed back to any nonconforming use.  A nonconforming use may, by special permit, be changed to another nonconforming use, provided that the Town Council shall find that the proposed use is equally appropriate or more appropriate in the zoning district than the existing nonconforming use.

C. Additional structures or buildings.  No additional structures or buildings not conforming to the requirements of this chapter shall be erected in connection with such nonconforming use of land.

D. Damage or destruction.  If a nonconforming use of land is damaged or destroyed, such use may be replaced to the extent to which it existed prior to said damage or destruction.