§ 4-5. Nonconforming uses of land.

Where at the time of passage of this ordinance lawful use of land exists which would not be permitted by the regulations imposed by this ordinance, the use may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, provided:

1.

No such nonconforming use shall be enlarged or increased, nor extended to occupy a greater area of land than was occupied at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this ordinance.

2.

No such nonconforming use shall be moved, in whole or in part, to any portion of the same lot or parcel other than that occupied by such use at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this ordinance.

3.

If any such nonconforming use of land is deemed to be abandoned for any reason for a period of more than six months, any subsequent use of such land shall conform to the regulations specified by this ordinance for the district in which such land is located.