(A) All structures in existence prior to the adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter was derived which do not meet the structure setbacks and other dimensional standards of this chapter shall be considered substandard structures.
(B) Any extension, enlargement or alteration of an existing substandard structure or sanitary facility shall meet the setback standards of this chapter.
(C) Exceptions to the setback standards for substandard structures may include the following.
(1) An extension, enlargement or alteration of an existing substandard structure or sanitary facility may be permitted on the side of the structure or facility facing away from the shoreline or ordinary high water level.
(2) An improvement to an existing structure or facility may be allowed to extend laterally (parallel to the shoreline or ordinary high water level) when the improvement is within 60% of the required setback and in compliance with all of the dimensional standards and side yard setbacks of Ch. 153 of this code.
(3) Exterior decks attached to the structure which do not extend any roof or foundation, may be permitted to extend laterally (parallel to the shoreline or ordinary high water level) at the same setback as the substandard structure.
(D) If a substandard structure needs replacing due to destruction, deterioration or obsolescence, the replacement shall comply with the dimensional standards of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 12-478) (Ord. 97-43, passed 11-13-2001)