(A) On any non-conforming structure or portion of a structure containing a non-conforming use, repairs may be made. In any period of 12 consecutive months, repairs or replacement of non- bearing walls, fixture, wiring or plumbing, to an extent not exceeding ten per cent of the current replacement costs of the non-conforming structure or non-conforming portion of the structure as the case may be, provided that the cubic content existing when it became non-conforming shall not be increased.
(B) If a non-conforming structure or portion of a structure containing a non-conforming use becomes physically unsafe or unlawful due to lack of repairs and maintenance, and is declared by any duly authorized official to be unsafe or unlawful by reason of physical condition, it shall not thereafter be restored, repaired or rebuilt except in conformity with the regulations of the district in which it is located.
(C) Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition of any building or part thereof declared to be unsafe by an official charged with protecting the public safety, upon order of such official.
(Ord. 96-54, passed 3-26-96)