§ 94-74. Nonconforming uses.

(a)

A use shall be considered nonconforming when any person permits or causes any heavy vehicle to be parked or stored on public property or in a residential area, office and industrial, commercial or agricultural district not zoned for warehousing in violation of section 94-73(c).

(b)

Any person owning property upon which a nonconforming use exists, may, within 60 days of March 9, 1992, apply in writing to the city for a permit for the nonconforming use.

(c)

Any nonconforming use as defined in this section which is designated on an application for a permit for nonconforming use and timely filed with the city shall not be considered in violation of section 94-73(c).

(d)

Any use which is considered nonconforming, but not in violation of section 94-73(c) by virtue of this section, which is ceased or abandoned for a period of six months shall, after the six-month period, be considered in violation of section 94-73(c).

(e)

Any person who does not make a timely application for a permit for a nonconforming use as set forth in this section shall be considered in violation of section 94-73(c).

(Code 1989, § 10-2-5; Res. No. 92-03-09, 3-9-1992)