(A) Repair; public acquisition. The repair, reconstruction or remodeling of any nonconforming building or structure shall be permitted where a part of such building or structure is taken for any public use by condemnation, dedication or purchase by an agency having the power of eminent domain. Such reconstruction, remodeling or repair shall be limited to that necessary to render the building or structure safe for continued use. Such repair, reconstruction or remodeling shall not have the effect of extending the period of abatement relating to such nonconforming building or structure.
(B) Acquisition causing nonconformity. No building, structure or use shall be deemed to be nonconforming, where such nonconformity is caused, exclusively, by public acquisition, by condemnation, dedication, purchase or other form of public acquisition, of a portion of the building, structure or the lot upon which such is located.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)