§ 10-3.304. Amortization of Nonconforming Adult Business Uses.

Any use of real property existing on November 2, 1995, which does not conform to the provisions of Section 10-3.303, but which was constructed, operated, and maintained in compliance with all previous regulations, shall be regarded as a nonconforming use which may be continued until November 3, 1996. (One (1) year after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this article.) On or before such latter date, all such nonconforming uses shall be terminated unless an application for extension of time has been approved in accordance with the provisions of Section 10-3.305.

(a)

Abandonment. Notwithstanding the above, any discontinuance or abandonment of the use of any lot or structure as an adult entertainment business shall result in a loss of legal nonconforming status of such use.

(b)

Amortization—Annexed Property. Any adult entertainment business which was a legal use at the time of annexation of the property and which is located in the City, but which does not conform to the provisions of Section 10-3.303 shall be terminated within one (1) year of the date of annexation unless an application for extension of time has been approved in accordance with the provisions of Section 10-3.305.