§ 29-61. Abandonment of nonconforming use.

A nonconforming use of any building, structure or land which has been abandoned shall not thereafter be returned to such nonconforming use. A nonconforming use shall be considered abandoned under any one (1) of the following circumstances:

(1)

When the characteristic equipment and furnishings of the nonconforming use have been removed from the premises and have not been replaced by similar equipment within one (1) year.

(2)

When a nonconforming building, structure or land or portion thereof which is or hereafter becomes vacant and remains unoccupied or out of use for a continuous period of one (1) year.

(3)

When it has been replaced by a conforming use.

(Ord. No. 4807, as amended, § 5(K), 2-2-81)