§ 4-9. Nonconforming uses discontinued.
A nonconforming use of any building or structure which has been discontinued shall not thereafter be returned to any nonconforming use. A nonconforming use shall be considered discontinued when:
1.
It has been replaced with a conforming use; or
2.
Such building or structure is or hereafter becomes vacant and remains unoccupied or out of use for a continuous period of six months, or the equipment and furnishings of the nonconforming use have been removed from the premises and have not been replaced within such six-month period; or
3.
The intention of the owner to permanently discontinue the use is apparent.