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J <br /> A Non-Conforming Use Permit shall be required to continue a use in the event the use <br /> has been discontinued for a period of one (1) year or more: and the use is not permitted <br /> within the Zoning District in which it lies. A Non-Conforming Use Permit shall also be <br /> required for the expansion of a non-conforming use or for a change to a more restrictive <br /> use. <br /> Reestablishment of Use <br /> 1. The burden of proving any previously established non-conforming use is to be met <br /> by the person seeking to reestablish the use and applying for a Non-Conforming <br /> Use Permit. Such persons shall provide sufficient proof in a form acceptable to <br /> the Director of Economic and Urban Development of the following: <br /> a. Date of construction of the building or structure or date the use was <br /> established (proof may consist of a certified copy of the business license or <br /> building permit). <br /> b. Continuous operation of the non-conforming use (proof may consist of <br /> affidavits signed by persons having personal knowledge of the use of the <br /> premises since the use was established). <br /> c. Such other proof as may be deemed necessary by the Director of <br /> Economic and Urban Development. <br /> 2. The non-conforming use must have been legally conforming at the time of its <br /> creation. <br /> Expansion of Use <br /> 1. Prior to granting an expansion of use, the current use shall be proven to be a <br /> legally non-conforming use. The burden of proving a non-conforming use is to <br /> be met by the person seeking a Non-Conforming Use Permit to allow for <br /> expansion. Such persons shall provide sufficient proof in a form acceptable to <br /> the Director of Economic and Urban Development of the following: <br /> a. Date of construction of the building or structure or date the use was <br /> established (proof may consist of a certified copy of the business license <br /> or building permit). <br /> b. Continuous operation of the non-conforming use (proof may consist of <br /> affidavits signed by persons having personal knowledge of the use of the <br /> premises since the use was established). <br /> c. A detailed site plan certified by a Professional Engineer licensed by the <br /> State of Illinois shall be provided to the Director of Economic and Urban <br /> Development illustrating the existing structure and proposed expansion. <br /> d. Such other proof as may be deemed necessary by the Director of <br /> Economic and Urban Development. <br /> 2. The non-conforming use must have been legally conforming at the time of its <br /> creation. <br />