(A) A non-conforming structure containing a use permitted in the zoning district in which it is located may continue only in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.
(B) Normal repair and maintenance may be performed to allow the continuation of non- conforming structures.
(C) A non-conforming structure may not, under any circumstances, be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its non-conformity.
(D) (1) If a non-conforming non-residential structure is damaged to an extent greater than 60% of its assessed value for tax purposes, it shall be rebuilt only after the issuance of a permit from the Zoning Administrator. A building permit for reconstruction of such structure must be secured no later than 90 days from the date of its destruction. In the issuance of said permit, the Zoning Administrator shall follow these standards.
(a) If the structure can be rebuilt on the same lot and meet all setback requirements, it shall be.
(b) If the structure cannot be rebuilt at the same size (ground floor area) in accordance with the minimum standards of the district in which it is located, then it shall be placed on the lot in as conforming a manner as possible.
(c) A non-conforming structure shall not be rebuilt in a manner which increases its non-conformity.
(d) A structure rebuilt in accordance with this section shall not have a gross floor area larger than the structure it replaced unless all setback requirements are met for the zoning district in which it is located.
(e) The reconstruction of a non-conforming structure (at the same or smaller size) shall require the installation of deficient parking, landscaping or buffering.
(2) Note: division (E) below discusses replacement of non-conforming manufactured homes.
(E) Should a non-conforming structure be moved for any distance on the lot upon which it is located, if possible, it shall be moved so as to make the structure conforming. Otherwise, the structure, if moved, shall be placed on the lot in as conforming a manner as possible.
(Ord. passed - -, § 6.3)