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60.4.1 When nonconforming open use of land has been changed to a conforming use, it
shall not thereafter be used for any nonconforming use.
60_4.2 Nonconforming open uses of land shall not be changed to any but conforming
uses.
60.4.3 A nonconforming open use of land shall not be enlarged to cover more land
than was occupied by that use when it became non -conforming.
60.4.4 When any nonconforming open use of land is discontinued for a period in
excess of one year, any future use of the land shall be limited to those uses per-
mitted in the district in which the nonconforming use of land is located. Vacancy
and/or non-use of the land regardless of the intent of the owner or tenant, shall
constitute discontinuance under this provision.
60.5 Nonconforming Uses of Structures. This category of nonconformances consists
of structures used at t e effective date of this ordinance for purposes not permitted
in the district in which they are located. Such uses may be continued, provided as
follows:
60.5.1 When a nonconforming use of a strucutre has been changed to a conforming
use, it shall not thereafter be used for any nonconforming use.
60.5.2_ Except as specifically authorized below, a nonconforming use of a structure
shah not be extended or enlarged except into portions of the strucutre which, at
the time the use became non -conforming were already erected and arranged or designed
for such non -conforming use. No structural alterations or additions shall be made `
in any strucutre occupied by a nonconforming use except those required by law or
ordinance, and except as follows: _
60.5.2.A Nonconforming existing residential structures in either business districts
or industrial districts may be enlarged, extended or structurally altered provided
no additional dwelling units result from such enlargement, extension, or alteration.
60e5.2.B A nonconforming structure may be extended throughout any portion of a
completed building that, when the use was made non -conforming by this ordinance, was
manifestly designed or arranged to accommodate such use.
60.5.2.0 The colume, intensity, or frequence of use of property when a nonconform-
ing situation exists may be increased and the equipment or processes used at a loca-
tion where a nonconforming situation exists may be changed if these or similar
changes amount only to changes in the degree of activity rather than changes in kind
and no violations of this ordinance occur.
60.5.2.D Any structure used for single-family residential purposes and maintained
as a nonconforming use may be replaced with a similar structure of a larger size,
so long as the replacement does not create new nonconformities or increase the extent
of existing nonconformities with respect to yard size and setback requirements. In
particular, a mobile home may be replaced with a larger mibile home, and a "single -
wise" mobile home may be replaced with a "double -wide." This section is subject to
the limitations stated in 60.5.3 on discontinued use.
60.5.2.E Maintenance and repairs necessary to keep a nonconforming strucutre in
sound condition shall be permitted.
60.5.3 When any nonconforming use of a strucutre is discontinued for a period in --
excess of one year, the strucutre shall not thereafter be used except in conformance
with the regulation of the district in which it is located.
60.6 Reconstruction of Damaged Structures. When a structure containing a noncon-
forming use is damaged by fire, flood, wind, act of God, or casualty, such structure
may be reconstructed and used as before any such calamity, provided such reconstruc-
tion begins within 6 months and is completed within one year.
Section 61.Si n Re ula tions. The provisions of this section shall not apply to
signs placed y t e Nort Carolina Department of Transporation and Highway Safety,
or signs placed or required by other governmental agencies. Further, informational,
directional, or required public instruction signs are likewise exempt, provided
such signs shall not exceed then (10) square feet in area on any one side exposed
to public view.
Section 61.1 Location. No sign shall be erected, constructed, or maintained so as
to interfere wit vision clearance along any street, road or highway or at any inter-
section or junction of two or more traffic arteries; not shall any sign be located
within the street, road, or highway right-of-way. All signs shall be at least 10
feet from any property line or 10 feet from the road right-of-way.
61.3, 61.4, 61.5, 61.6 delete "advertising" when used as an adjective.
Section 64. Off -Street Loading Requirements. ,
Applicability: The requirements of this section shall apply to new buildings and
uses, and to additions to existing buildings and uses constructed, established or