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boos 13 ~rE 2=18 permitted to be established hereafter, under this ordinance, in this district in which it is located. (a) When a nonconforming open use of land has been changed to conforming use, it shall not thereafter be used for any nonconforming use. (b) Nonconforming open uses of land shall not be changed to any but con- forming uses. (c) A nonconforming open use of land shall not be enlarged to cover more than was occupied by that use when it became nonconforming. (d) When any nonconforming open use of land is discontinued for a period of ninety (90) days, any future use of the land shall be limited to those uses permitted in that district under the provisions of this ordinance. Vacancy and/or non-use of the land, regardless of the intent of the owner or tenant, shall constitute discontinuance under this provision. Section 4. Nonconforming Uses of Structures. This category of nonconformances consists of structures used, at the time of passage of this ordinance, for purposes not permitted in the district in which they are located. (a) A nonconforming use of a structure may be changed to a conforming use. (b) A nonconforming use of a structure shall not be changed to another non- conforming use. (c) When a nonconforming use of a structure has been changed to a con- forming use, it shall not thereafter be used for any nonconforming use. (d) A nonconforming use of a structure shall not be extended or enlarged except into portions of the structure which, at the time the use became nonconforming, were already erected and arranged or designed for such nonconforming use. No structural alterations shall be made in any structure occupied by a nonconforming use, except those required by law or ordinance or ordered by the Zoning Administrator to secure the safety of the structure. (e) When any nonconforming use of a structure is discontinued for a period of six (6) months, any future use of the structure shall be limited to those uses permitted in that district under the provisions of this ordi- nance. Vacancy and/or non-use of the building, regardless of the intent of the owner or tenant, shall constitute discontinuance under this provision. Section 5. Nonconforming Structures. When a lawful structure exists at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this ordinance that could not be built under the terms of this ordinance by reason of restrictions on area, lot coverage, height, yard, or other characteristics of the structure or its location on the lot, such struc- ture may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions. (a) No structure may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity. 61