Any nonconforming use or structure which is idle, unoccupied or vacant for 12 consecutive months or more is conclusively deemed discontinued, abandoned and terminated, and shall lose its nonconforming rights. Any future uses and structures shall be in compliance with the regulations of the district in which they exist. If a complete application for a permit that would allow the nonconforming use or structure to continue, or that would authorize a change to another nonconforming use, has been submitted before the structure has been idle, unoccupied or vacant for 12 consecutive months or more, the nonconforming use or structure shall not be considered discontinued unless the permit lapses or the permit is denied. (Ord. 1307 § 51, 2014; Ord. 1132 § 5, 2008; Ord. 1122 § 2, 2008).