Chapter 22 ZONING*



Section 22-62 Nonconforming open uses of land.

 

    Nonconforming uses consisting of lots used for storage yards,  used car lots, auto wrecking, junkyards, golf driving ranges, miniature golf and similar open uses where the only buildings on the  lot are incidental and accessory to the open use of the lot and where such use of the land is not permitted to be established hereafter under this article in the district in which it is located shall  be  governed by the following restrictions in addition to the other requirements in this article:

    (1)    When a nonconforming open use of land has been changed to a conforming use, it shall not thereafter be used for any nonconforming use.

    (2)    Nonconforming open uses of land shall not be changed to any but conforming uses.

    (3)    A nonconforming open use of land  shall not be enlarged to cover more land than was occupied by that use when it became nonconforming.

    (4)    When any nonconforming open use of land is discontinued for a period in excess of six (6)  months, any future use of the land shall be limited to those uses permitted in that district under the provisions of this article. Vacancy and nonuse of the land, regardless of the intent of the owner or tenant, shall constitute discontinuance under this provision.

(Code 1958,  24-15.01)