(a) Any nonconforming building or structure damaged by fire, flood, explosion, war, riot or act of God, may be restored or reconstructed and used as before such happening provided that the floor area and height of the building, when restored or reconstructed, shall not be greater than the floor area or height of the building before such damage occurred. Provided, further, any building so reconstructed shall occupy the same position on the premises or lot as the original building, unless approval of a change in location is given by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Reconstruction or restoration shall be started within six months of the date of damage and completed within twelve months from the date of damage unless an extension of time is granted by the Board.
(b) If reconstruction or restoration is not started within six months and completed within one year from the date of damage, then the use of the premises and building shall be in conformity with the regulations of the district in which it is located.
(c) Nothing in the Zoning Ordinance shall prevent the strengthening or restoring of a safe condition of any part of any building or structure declared unsafe by proper authority.
(Ord. 2002-25. Passed 4-8-03.)