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(1) Continuation. A nonconforming use which was legally existing when such use became prohibited may be continued as provided in this Section and by any other applicable provision of this Chapter, so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to applicable standards and limitations in this Chapter.

(2) Expansion Within Conforming Building. A nonconforming use existing within a portion of a conforming building may not be expanded.

(3) Expanding and Altering Nonconforming Uses of Land and Structures. No nonconforming use may be moved, enlarged or altered and no nonconforming use of land may occupy additional land, except as provided in this Section.

(a) A nonconforming use may not be enlarged, expanded or extended to occupy all or a part of another structure or site, that it did not occupy on January 1, 2002.

(b) A structure containing a nonconforming use may not be moved unless the use shall thereafter conform to the regulations of the zoning district into which the structure is moved. Prior to moving any building, the applicant shall make application, and go through the process set forth in Chapter 14.40, Provo City Code.

(4) Nonconforming Use of Open Land. A nonconforming use of open land may be continued provided such nonconforming use shall not be expanded or extended into any building or open land, except as may be required by law.

(5) Expansion of Outdoor Nonconforming Uses. A nonconforming use of a lot where the principal use is not enclosed within a building, such as a salvage yard or a motor vehicle sales lot, shall not be expanded except in conformity with the requirements of this Title.

(6) Restoration. A nonconforming use in a conforming structure damaged by fire, wind, tornado, earthquake, or other natural disaster or calamity may be restored as it existed previously and its use may be continued so long as restoration is complete within one (1) year.

(Rep&ReEn 2002-05, Am 2003-43)