Except as hereinafter provided under subsection (d) hereof:
(a) Any nonconforming building or structure which has been or may be damaged by fire, flood, explosion, earthquake, war, riot or other act of God, may be reconstructed and used as before if it is done within twelve months (12 mos.) of such calamity, unless damaged more than fifty percent (50%) of its fair market value, as determined by the Board of Appeals, at the time of such damage, in which case reconstruction shall be in accordance with the provisions of this Code.
(b) No building, structure or premises where nonconforming use has been or may be discontinued for more than one year (1 yr.), or has been or may be changed to use permitted in the district in which it is located, shall again be devoted to a nonconforming use.
(c) Any nonconforming use of land not involving any structure, and any nonconforming outdoor advertising sign or outdoor advertising structure may be continued for a period not to exceed one year (1 yr.) after enactment of this Code whereupon such nonconforming use shall cease and thereafter such building or structure shall be removed.
(d) The foregoing provisions under subsection (a) hereof, insofar as these limit reconstruction or require certain uses to cease or buildings or structures to be removed or changed, shall not be applicable where any such building, structure or use would be conforming under the City Plan.
(Ord. 7139-99. Passed 7-6-99.)