§ 4-11. Registration of nonconforming uses and structures.

A.

Time limitation for registration. The operator, owner, or owners of all nonconforming uses of land or structures shall, within six months of the effective date of this ordinance, register such nonconforming use with the building official. The building official shall issue a temporary certificate of occupancy which shall state specifically wherein the nonconforming use or structure differs from the provisions of this ordinance and the date upon which the temporary certificate of occupancy shall expire.

B.

Failure to register. Uses and structure not registered within 24 months of the effective date of this ordinance shall be required to conform totally to this ordinance prior to issuance of a building permit, or certificate of occupancy in the future.

C.

Application for extension of period of nonconformity. In order to allow recoupment of investment, within six months of the effective date of this ordinance, an owner of land upon which a nonconforming use or structure is maintained may request an extension of the period of nonconformity beyond the time limits set forth in section 4-12 of this ordinance. Such request shall be filed with the building official and shall be heard by the board of adjustment. No investments made after the effective date of this ordinance may be considered as recoupable investment. The applicant shall supply such information as is requested by the building official or the board of adjustment. The board may continue any hearing on an application in order to study the matters pertaining to the application in order to fairly determine whether an extension of time is reasonable and necessary and to achieve the intent and purposes of this ordinance to require premises to conform to the regulations prescribed herein.