Amortization of Non-Conforming Use

Jackson Zoning Ordinance § 1303.03-A
in effect
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Any adult arcade, adult bookstore, adult cabaret, adult entertainment establishment, adult motel, or adult motion picture theater, as defined in this Ordinance, in existence at the time of adoption of this Ordinance which violates or does not conform to the provisions hereof (hereafter, a "pre-existing, non-conforming business") shall conform to the provisions of this Ordinance within a period of three (3) years from said adoption of this Ordinance. The City Planning Board may grant an extension of time for continued operation after the conclusion of this grace period if the owner of the pre-existing, non-conforming business proves that he is unable to recoup his investment in such enterprise by that date. In order to secure an extension of time, the owner must submit to the City Planning Board a written request for such extension at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the three (3) year grace period. No application for extension received by the City Planning Board after such time shall be considered. This information shall be supported by relevant documentary evidence such as financial statements and tax records. Copies of such documentary evidence must be attached to the request for extension, and refusal or failure to provide this information as required shall constitute a waiver of the right to seek an extension of time in which to operate. Such written request shall set forth the following information: A. The amount of the owner's investment in the pre-existing, non-conforming business through the effective date of this Ordinance; B. The amount of such investment that has been or will have been realized at the conclusion of the three-year grace period; C. The life expectancy of the existing enterprise; D. The existence or nonexistence of lease obligations, as well as any contingency clauses therein permitting termination of such lease. The City Planning Board shall notify an applicant for an extension of time of the time and place of a hearing to be held on such request before the City Planning Board. After such hearing, the City Planning Board shall issue a written order on the request for extension. If the owner desires to appeal the City Planning Board's order, said appeal may be taken by following the procedures for appeal to the City Council pursuant to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of Jackson, Mississippi, as amended. Extensions that are granted shall specify a date certain for closure and not be valid for operation at any other location.
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