(A) Any structure or use lawfully existing as of June 1998 may be continued at the size and in a manner of operation existing upon such date, except as hereinafter specified.
(B) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the placing of a structure in safe condition when such structure is declared unsafe by the Building Official.
(C) When any unlawful nonconforming structure, or use of any structure or land, in any district, is discontinued for a period of more than one year, or is changed to a conforming use, any future use of said structure or land shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(D) When any nonconforming structure is destroyed by fire or other peril, such as collapse, explosion, public enemy, act of war or act of God to the extent of greater than 50% of its market value, and no building permit has been applied for within 180 days of when the property is damaged, in this case the city may impose reasonable conditions upon a building permit in order to mitigate any newly created impact on adjacent property.
(E) Any structure which will, under this chapter, become nonconforming but for which a building permit has been lawfully granted prior to the effective date hereof, or of amendments thereto, may be completed in accordance with the approved plans; provided construction is started within 60 days of the effective date hereof, or amendment thereof, and continues to completion within one year. Such structure shall thereafter be a legally existing nonconforming structure.
(F) Normal maintenance of a building or other structure containing or related to a lawful nonconforming use is permitted, including necessary nonstructural repairs and incidental alterations which do not extend or intensify the nonconforming use.
(G) Any alterations and additions made to a nonconforming structure which are not specifically allowed by M.S. § 462.357, Subd. le shall require a variance.
(Ord. 2021-04, passed 7-26-2021)