2102 Expansion of a Non-conforming Use
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A non-conforming use of land, building, sign or structure shall not be enlarged, extended, reconstructed or structurally altered unless such enlargement, extension, reconstruction or structural alteration and further use of such property conforms to the requirements of this Ordinance for the zoning district in which such property is located.
A building or structure occupied by a non-conforming use, or a building or structure non-conforming as to height and/or yard requirements, may be added to or enlarged or moved to a new location on the lot upon a variance being authorized by the Hearing Officer providing that during the Hearing, the Hearing Officer shall find:
1) The addition to, enlargement of, or moving of the building will be in harmony with the purposes of this Ordinance and shall be in keeping with the intent of this Ordinance.
2) That the proposed change does not impose any unreasonable burden upon the lands and residents located or residing in the vicinity of the nonconforming use or structure.