CHAPTER 65 - NONCONFORMITIES
65.120 AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE:
Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, any nonconforming use, structure, lot of record, sign or appearance or parking existing on the effective date of this ordinance or subsequent amendment thereto may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, unless (1) the nonconformity or occupancy is discontinued for a period of more than one year; or (2) any nonconforming use is destroyed by fire or other peril to the extent of greater than 50 percent of its market value, and no building permit has been applied for within 180 days of when the property is damaged. All nonconformities shall be encouraged to convert to conformity whenever possible.
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