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Non-Conforming Use Permit. Such persons shall provide sufficient proof in a <br /> form acceptable to the Director of Economic and Urban Development of the <br /> following: <br /> a. Date of construction of the building or structure or date the use <br /> was established (proof may consist of a certified copy of the <br /> business license or building permit). <br /> b. Continuous operation of the non-conforming use (proof may <br /> consist of affidavits signed by persons having personal knowledge <br /> of the use of the premises since the use was established). <br /> c. Such other proof as may be deemed necessary by the Director <br /> of Economic and Urban Development. <br /> 2. The non-conforming use must have been legally conforming at the <br /> time of its creation. <br /> Expansion of Use <br /> 1. Prior to granting an expansion of use, the current use shall be proven to be <br /> a 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 the <br /> Director of Economic and Urban Development of the following: <br /> a. Date of construction of the building or structure or date the use <br /> was established (proof may consist of a certified copy of the <br /> business license or building permit). <br /> b. Continuous operation of the non-conforming use (proof may <br /> consist of affidavits signed by persons having personal knowledge <br /> of the use of the premises since the use was established). <br /> c. A detailed site plan certified by a Professional Engineer <br /> licensed by the State of Illinois shall be provided to the Director <br /> of Economic and Urban Development illustrating the existing <br /> structure and proposed expansion. <br /> d. Such other proof as may be deemed necessary by the Director <br /> of Economic and Urban Development. <br /> 2. The non-conforming use must have been legally conforming at the <br /> time of its creation. <br /> Change of Use <br /> 1. Prior to granting a change of use, the current use or a previous use shall <br /> be proven to be/have been a non-conforming use. The burden of proving any <br /> established non-conforming use is to be met by the person seeking a Non- <br />