If the characteristics of a use, such as off-street parking, off-street loading or other matters required by this title in relation to specified uses of land, structures or premises, are not in accord with the requirements of this title, no change shall be made in such characteristics of use which increase nonconformity with such requirements. Change will be permitted in the direction of conformity to the requirements of this title. (Ord. 609 § 5, 2004)