The following applies to legal non-conforming structures or buildings, and legal non-conforming uses of structures, or structures and land in combination.
(A) Work may be done for ordinary repairs or replacement of walls, heating, fixtures, wiring or plumbing; under the condition that the cubic content existing when the structure became non-conforming shall not be increased.
(B) If a structure or portion of a structure were to become unsafe or condemned due to lack of repairs or maintenance, and is declared by an authorized official to be unsafe or condemned due to physical condition; the building or structure shall be restored, repaired or rebuilt within six months of the declaration. If the improvements have not been made within the six months, all future improvements must conform to all standards and regulations within this chapter.
(C) If a building or structure becomes unsafe or unlawful due to physical condition and is razed, the building or structure shall be rebuilt in conformity with the district in which it is located.
(D) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent the strengthening, repairing or restoring to a safe condition of any building or structure or part thereof declared to be unsafe by any official charged with protecting public safety upon order of such official.
(Ord. 2002-05, passed 12-30-2002, § 11.7)