(A) Nonconforming uses.
(1) A nonconforming use of any building or land shall not be enlarged or extended. However, a nonconforming use of any building may be extended to any portion of such building which was, at the time such use became nonconforming, manifestly arranged or designed for such use.
(2) A nonconforming use may be changed from one nonconforming use to another similar nonconforming use.
(3) No structural alterations shall be made in a building housing a nonconforming use, except routine maintenance up to 10% of the tax value of the structure.
(4) A nonconforming use of any building or structure which is damaged to an extent exceeding 75% of its then reproductive value, exclusive of foundations, by fire, flood, explosion, earthquake, riot, or act of God, shall be discontinued, and such building or structures shall be used only in conformance with the provisions of the district in which it is located.
(5) If a nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of more than 180 days, any future use of the land or building shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Nonconforming buildings and structures.
(1) A nonconforming building or structure shall not be enlarged or extended unless such extension shall comply with all the requirements of this chapter for the district in which it is located.
(2) A nonconforming building or structure, which is damaged to an extent exceeding 75% of its then reproduction value, exclusive of foundations, by fire, flood, explosion, earthquake, riot, or act of God, shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. However, any single-family dwelling unit in any commercial district shall be allowed to rebuild regardless of the extent of damage.
(1996 Code, § 155.021) (Ord. passed 5-21-1984)