§ 5.7. Abandonment

A.

Considered Abandoned. A nonconforming use of any building or structure which has been abandoned shall not thereafter be returned to any nonconforming use. A nonconforming use shall be considered abandoned 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 (6) months, or the special equipment and furnishings peculiar to the nonconforming use have been removed from the premises and have not been replaced within such six (6) month period; or

3.

In the case of a temporary use, the use is moved from the premises for any length of time.

B.

Future Use after Abandonment. If a nonconforming use or structure is abandoned, any future use of the premises shall be in conformity with the provisions of this Code, as amended, and with any other applicable City codes or ordinances that are in effect at the time the use is resumed or the structure is re-occupied.