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Article II. Administration and Enforcement
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(a) At the discretion of the owner, the lawful use of any building, structure, land or premises on Tribal land existing prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, although the use does not conform to the provisions of this chapter, may be continued, and such use of any building may be extended throughout said building, provided no structural changes be made therein, except those required for safety.

(b) Whenever the nonconforming use of any building, structure, land or premises or part thereof is discontinued through vacancy, lack of operations or otherwise for a continuous period of 12 months, then any future use of said building, structure, land or premises shall conform, in its entirety, to the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, the Tribal Court Judge may, upon application within six months after the termination of said period, permit the resumption of such nonconforming use.

(c) Reconstruction of Damaged Nonconforming Buildings and Structures. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the reconstruction, repair, or restoration and continued use of any nonconforming building or structure by fire, collapse, explosion, acts of God, or otherwise, subsequent to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. [Ord. 50.1 § 4101, adopted, 5/11/2017.]