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293 3 . NON-CONFORMING USES • A non-conforming use is a land use or structure which does not comply with the applicable use provisions or amendments of this Ordinance , where such use was lawfully in existance prior to the enactment of this Ordinance . A . Continuation:TThe lawful use of any building or land exist- ing at the time of the enactment of this Ordinance may be continued although such use does not conform with the pro visions of this Ordinance . • B . Alterations : A non-conforming building or a building con- taining a non-conforming use may not be reconstructed or structurally altered during its life to an extent in ag- gregate cost exceeding 50% of the assessed- value of the (� buildg permit for said recon- LO struction or- alteration is applied for, unless said building (10 ing is changed to a conforming use . C9 C . Restoration; No building damaged by fire or other cuases to the extent of more than 75% ofits value at the time of loss (value to be determined by the replacement cost less depre- ciation) shall be r`epaired ,or rebuilt except in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance . D. Unsafe Structures: Any structure or portion thereof declared unsafe by the Fire Chiefandthe Building Inspector may be restored to a safe condition. 111 E . Abandonment: Whenever a non-conforming use has been discon- tinued for a :period of one year, such use shall not be re- 'established, and anyfuture use shall be in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance . F. Changes: No building or land once changed to a conforming use shall be permitted to revert to a non-conforming use . G . District Change: Whenever the boundaries of a district shall be changed so as to .transfer an area from one district to another district of a different classification, the above provisions shall applytto any non-conformingg uses created. • 4. SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS Special Exceptions are land or building uses permitted in specified zoning districts when established standards are met. As set forth in Ordinance 278 , the Board of Adjustment shall meet to determine whether satisfactory provision and arrangement ,' have been made concerning the following matters, where applicable . A. General compatibility with adjacent properties and other prop- erty in the district. B . Required yard and open space. C. Utilities , with reference to locations , availability, and . compatibility. grir.�z i UJJ PnE.1 4, 82