Nonstructural alterations and repairs to buildings and other structures erected prior to the effective date of this Building Code, not exceeding the cost within any two-year (2 yr.) period of fifty percent (50%) of the value of the existing building or other structure, may be made with the same materials as the existing building or other structure, provided that the existing building or other structure, as constructed and occupied, is in a safe and sanitary condition and the alteration will not create a less safe or less sanitary condition. If unsafe or unsanitary conditions exist, such conditions shall be corrected by the alterations or repairs.
(Ord. 7215-00. Passed 3-6-00.)