14-4-040 NON-CONFORMING USES: Abandonment
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The non-complying structure or nonconforming use may not be reconstructed
or reinstated if it is abandoned, except in conformance with this title. Abandonment is presumed to have occurred if:
A. The majority of the primary structure associated with the nonconforming use has been voluntarily demolished without prior written agreement with the municipality regarding as extension of the nonconforming use;
B. If the use has been discontinued for a minimum of one year; or
C. The primary structure associated with the nonconforming use remains vacant for a period of one year.
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