(a) Except for residential structures, a nonconforming structure or a conforming structure devoted to a nonconforming use which has been destroyed by fire or other cause to an extent of not more than 50% of the value of the structure, or a nonconforming structure which has been legally condemned may be reconstructed and used for the same nonconforming use provided that:
(1) The reconstructed structure shall not exceed the height, area and volume of the building destroyed or condemned; and
(2) Reconstruction of the structure shall commence within one year from the date the structure was destroyed or condemned, unless the Zoning Hearing Board shall authorize a special exception for an extension of this time limit.
(b) A nonconforming residential structure which is destroyed or damaged by fire or other casualty or act of God may be restored to its condition prior to the occurrence.
(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011)