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neighborhood. <br />b. the circumstances justifying the use are unique to the properly; are not caused <br />by the landowner, are'not solely for the landowner's convenience, and are: not <br />solely because of economic considerations; and <br />c. the use would not adversely af%ct or alter the essential character. of the <br />neighborhood. <br />2) The City Council may grant anon -conforming use permit only upon an affirmative <br />rri dote of at least a ajority of its full membership. The City Council may impose conditions <br />in granting a non conforming use permit to affect the intent of this ordinance and to protect <br />adjacent properties. The City Council must accompany its decision to deny a <br />nonconforming use permit with a statement of its findings and must serve a copy of its <br />decision.upon the applicantbymail. <br />3j A non conforming use permit shall not be issued for a period of more than five (5) <br />years. Such permit mat be.renewed only upon re -application for a non conforming use <br />permit, pursuant to the procedures and requirements established in this section. <br />4) Any non conforming use damaged by fire, flood, explosion or other casualty may be <br />re-established and used as previously permitted if such re-establishment is approved by <br />the city council. Such.non conforming use shall be re-established within twelve. (12) <br />months of the casualty to having no:greater size ore intensity than before the casualty. <br />5) In the event that any non conforming use ceases. or is abandoned voluntarily, for a <br />period of one (1.) year, such non conforming use shall not be resumed. <br />