§ 18.2. Nonconforming open uses of land.

Nonconforming uses consisting of lots used for storage yards, used car lots, auto salvage yards, golf driving ranges, miniature golf and similar open uses where the only buildings on the lot are incidental and accessory to the open use of the lot and where such use of the land is not permitted to be established hereafter under this chapter in the district in which it is located, shall be governed by the following restrictions in addition to the other requirements in this chapter:

A.

When a nonconforming open use of land has been changed to a conforming use, it shall not thereafter be used for any nonconforming use.

B.

A nonconforming open use of land shall not be enlarged to cover more land than was occupied by that use when it became nonconforming.

C.

When any nonconforming open use of land is discontinued or abandoned, regardless of intent, for a period in excess of twelve (12) months, any future use of the land shall be limited to those uses permitted in that district under the provisions of this chapter. Vacancy and/or nonuse of the land, regardless of the intent of the owner or tenant, shall constitute discontinuance under this provision.