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Discontinuation of nonconforming uses.

Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 740-603
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Sec. 740-603. - Discontinuation of nonconforming uses. A. Restoration of legally established nonconforming uses, structures, buildings. The lawful nonconforming use or occupancy of any lot, in any District, existing on April 8, 1969, may be continued as a nonconforming use, but if such nonconforming use is discontinued, any future use or occupancy of such land shall be in conformity with the use provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. If a portion of the premises occupied by the nonconforming use is discontinued, the future use of that portion discontinued shall be in conformity with this ordinance. A nonconforming use is considered discontinued if the premises used by the nonconforming use is vacant for five consecutive years or replaced by a conforming use. (G.O. 64, 2015, § 2)
Source: Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Revised Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/in/indianapolis_-_marion_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIIPUHEWE_CH740GEPR_ARTVIAPNO_S740-603DINOUSFetched: 10/27/2026

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