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, " .::1 ... PR01O)FJ) SOtEE'l' CLNlSE fOR DISCDSSI~ lORIQ;ES <R,Y IN'IENT: It is the intent of this chapter to permit an existing non-conforming use to continue Wltil it is rElllOVed, but not to encourage its use or eXpulsion. R:lrcnmmMING OSES: AffJ structure and/or use existing uIX>n the effective date of the adoption of this ordinance may be continued as long as it remains otherwise lawful provided that it meets the following provisions. 1. No such use and/or structure shall be expanded or enlarged except in oonformi ty wi th the provisions of this ordinance. 2. A non-conforming use of a structure which has been discontinued for a period of twelve (12) months shall not be re-established and any further use shall be in conformi ty wi th the regulations of this ordinance. 3. A non-conforming structure which is damaged by any cause to the extent of more than fifty percent (50%) of its market value as determined by the current records of the City Assessor7 shall not be restored except in conformity with the regulations of this ordinance. 4. Normal maintenance of a non-conforming use and/or structure is permitted. Maintenance may include necessary non-structural repairs and incidental alterations which do not enlarge or intensify the non- conforming use. 5. Buildings meeting Ci ty standards on setbacks as listed in Section 170.016 shall in no case be considered non-conforming for the setbacks. 6. Mlen arrj lawful non-conforming use has been changed to a conforming use, it shall not thereafter be changed to artj unlawful non-oonforming use. 7. 'Jhe zoning adninistrator shall conduct an inspection on a periodic basis of all non-conforming uses and reIX>rt the findings to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council within sixty (60) days for their consideration. :;0