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A nonconforming use of a tract of land or portion thereof may be continued. No such nonconforming use of land shall in any way be expanded or extended either on the same or any adjoining tract of land. A nonconforming use of land shall be deemed vacant by nonuse immediately upon permanent discontinuation of the nonconforming use. If a nonconforming use of land has been or shall be deemed vacant, such land shall not thereafter be used or occupied except for a use which conforms to the use regulations of the zone in which the use is located.
(1985 Code § 19-11-6)