§ 4.04. Non-Conforming Open Uses of Land

Non-conforming open uses of land are those where buildings and structures are incidental to the outdoor use, such as storage yards, lumberyards, used car lots, auto wrecking and junk yards, golf driving ranges, miniature golf, and similar open uses. A nonconforming open use of land may be continued, provided:

A.

When the use has been changed to a conforming use, it shall not thereafter be used for any nonconforming use. Change of use to any structure shall be submitted to the Iredell County Building Inspection Department for approval.

B.

The use shall not be changed except to a conforming use.

C.

The use shall not be enlarged to cover more land than was occupied when the use became nonconforming.

D.

When the use is discontinued, unused, or vacant, regardless of intent, for a period exceeding one (1) year, or six (6) months in the CB, CBP, Municipal Service and the H-115 Districts, any future use shall conform to the underlying zoning district.