7.4.8 Exemptions for Existing Lawful Operations. Any land use contra to this
7.4.8 Exemptions for Existing Lawful Operations. Any land use contra to this Section, including sand pits, gravel pits, or other earth removal activity, in lawful operation on any parcel of land on the date of adoption of this By-law may continue unless or until abandoned or, if operating under a special permit issued under any prior By-law of the Town, until the expiration thereof. Such permits shall not be renewed. Discontinuance for more than twelve (12) consecutive months shall be deemed to constitute abandonment. However, no use of land contra to this Section shall be extended by any increase in the area of excavation after said adoption date or increase in the excavation depth below the grade of the lowest excavated area after said adoption date. -65-