(a) Structures. The use of a building or other structure, other than a structure prohibited by Section 1270.01, existing lawfully on the effective date of this Zoning Code, but which does not now conform to the requirements hereof, may be continued subject to the following conditions:
(1) Maintenance and repair. A nonconforming structure may continue to be maintained, but repair work shall not be of such an extent as to replace structural parts with new ones so as to prolong the normal life of the structure, except when required by law. However, a structure occupied by residential nonconforming uses may be altered to improve interior livability.
(2) Additions. A nonconforming structure may be added to, provided the additions are made to conform to all of the regulations of the Village.
(3) Moving. A nonconforming structure may be moved in whole or in part to any other location on the lot or other premises, provided every portion of such structure so moved is made to conform to all regulations of the Village.
(4) Damage or destruction. If a nonconforming structure is damaged or destroyed by more than 50 percent of its reproduction value, no repairing or reconstruction shall be made unless every portion of the structure is made to conform to all use, area, yard and height regulations of the Village.
(5) Nonexpansion of use. A nonconforming use of a structure shall not be expanded or extended to any other portion of the structure.
(6) Discontinuance of use. If a nonconforming use within a structure or portion thereof is discontinued for a period of six months or changed to a conforming use, any future use of such structure or portion thereof so discontinued or changed shall be in conformity with the district regulations in which the structure is located.
(b) Non-conforming Existing Lots. If a non-conforming existing lot is occupied by a dwelling, such dwelling shall be maintained and may be repaired, modernized, altered, or demolished and rebuilt, provided that the building shall not be enlarged in floor area or rebuilt unless the enlarged section(s) or rebuilt structure complies with all regulations of this Zoning Code.
(Ord. 2017-16. Passed 6-21-17.)